Betajhari - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Betajhari is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Digapahandi and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Kankia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betajhari is 412895. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Betajhari

According to the 2011 Census, Betajhari village had a total population of 128 people, including 66 males and 62 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.68%, with male literacy at 3.51% and female literacy at 1.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Betajhari

Betajhari 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 Betajhari

Betajhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Betajhari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Betajhari is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betajhari

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

Health Facilities in Betajhari

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

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