Bhereda - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Bhereda is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Bhanjanagar and around 106 km from Chatrapur. Dihapadhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhereda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhereda is 410602. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bhereda

As per Census 2011, Bhereda village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 297 males and 373 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,255 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population670297373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864145
Scheduled Castes (SC)381721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population464223241
Illiterate Population20674132

Nearby Villages of Bhereda

Bhereda 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)
MahuliaSouth-East1.01 km
DindipalliNorth-West1.38 km
DihapadhalSouth-West1.60 km
KantadoraSouth-East1.73 km
GolapadaNorth-East2.18 km
DhamanajholiEast2.23 km
G.nuagamSouth2.47 km
Kebiri BarampurSouth-East2.80 km
JamapalliSouth-West2.82 km
AgulapadaNorth-East2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhereda

Bhereda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Bhereda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhereda is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhereda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhereda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhereda

Where is Bhereda located?

Bhereda village is located in Ghumusar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhereda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhereda is Dihapadhal.

What is the pincode of Bhereda?

The pincode of Bhereda is 761126.

What is the population of Bhereda?

Bhereda has a total population of 670, including 297 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Bhereda?

There are 149 households in Bhereda.

What is the literacy rate in Bhereda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhereda is 69.25%. Male literacy is 75.08% and female literacy is 64.61%.