Bhuktabhumi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Bhuktabhumi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chhamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuktabhumi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuktabhumi is 410506. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bhuktabhumi 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 Bhuktabhumi

As per Census 2011, Bhuktabhumi village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 378 males and 369 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuktabhumi

Bhuktabhumi 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 Bhuktabhumi

Bhuktabhumi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Bhuktabhumi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhuktabhumi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuktabhumi

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

Health Facilities in Bhuktabhumi

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

FAQs about Bhuktabhumi