Bishnuchakra - Buguda, Ganjam

Bishnuchakra is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Pochalundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnuchakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnuchakra is 410438. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bishnuchakra

As per Census 2011, Bishnuchakra village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 670 males and 760 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,134 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 994 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishnuchakra

Bishnuchakra 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bishnuchakra

Bishnuchakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Bishnuchakra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bishnuchakra is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishnuchakra

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

Health Facilities in Bishnuchakra

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

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