Brahmanbedia - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Brahmanbedia is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanbedia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanbedia is 402262. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Brahmanbedia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Brahmanbedia

As per Census 2011, Brahmanbedia village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 298 males and 279 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Brahmanbedia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population577298279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552530
Scheduled Castes (SC)482523
Literate Population429255174
Illiterate Population14843105

Nearby Villages of Brahmanbedia

Brahmanbedia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatiluchaniSouth-West0.89 km
KostiabedhaNorth-East1.18 km
DihadolSouth-East1.20 km
Mundeilo BalabhadrapurWest1.34 km
BhejipadaEast1.61 km
GarhaparajangSouth1.99 km
GehleikateniWest2.22 km
SingadaNorth2.26 km
NaupalSouth-West2.49 km
Gauda MundaWest2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmanbedia

Brahmanbedia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Brahmanbedia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Brahmanbedia is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmanbedia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Brahmanbedia village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brahmanbedia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Brahmanbedia village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Brahmanbedia

Where is Brahmanbedia located?

Brahmanbedia village is located in Parajang Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmanbedia?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmanbedia is Kalada.

What is the pincode of Brahmanbedia?

The pincode of Brahmanbedia is 759120.

What is the population of Brahmanbedia?

Brahmanbedia has a total population of 577, including 298 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Brahmanbedia?

There are 127 households in Brahmanbedia.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmanbedia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmanbedia is 74.35%. Male literacy is 85.57% and female literacy is 62.37%.