Bhatapada - Khallikote, Ganjam

Bhatapada is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Khalikote and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Kanchana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatapada is 411902. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhatapada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatapada village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 793 males and 734 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 55.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhatapada

Bhatapada 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 Bhatapada

Bhatapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Bhatapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhatapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatapada

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

Health Facilities in Bhatapada

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

FAQs about Bhatapada