Bhimapur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Bhimapur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Jarada and around 60 km from Chatrapur. Samantiapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimapur is 413253. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 761055 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhimapur

As per Census 2011, Bhimapur village has a total population of 1,226 people, consisting of 587 males and 639 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimapur

Bhimapur 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 Bhimapur

Bhimapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Bhimapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhimapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhimapur

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

FAQs about Bhimapur