Bhiranga Village - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Bhiranga is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Krushnachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhiranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhiranga is 397369. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Bhiranga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhiranga

As per Census 2011, Bhiranga village has a total population of 1,251 people, consisting of 614 males and 637 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,035 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,251 614 637
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 117 63 54
Scheduled Castes (SC) 303 150 153
Literate Population 1,035 518 517
Illiterate Population 216 96 120

Nearby Villages of Bhiranga

Bhiranga 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BadakolarWest0.88 km
Rambhala ChakaSouth-West1.05 km
GandhapurEast1.10 km
SaramulaNorth-West1.40 km
PokhariapadaSouth-West1.46 km
SihaNorth-East1.67 km
SrichandanpurSouth-East1.70 km
KrushnachandrapurNorth1.88 km
SanakolarNorth-West1.91 km
OrdailoSouth-East2.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhiranga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhiranga. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Bhiranga is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bhiranga is about 39 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 Bhiranga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhiranga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhiranga 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 Bhiranga

Where is Bhiranga located?

Bhiranga village is located in Ersama Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhiranga?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhiranga is Krushnachandrapur.

What is the pincode of Bhiranga?

The pincode of Bhiranga is 754138.

What is the population of Bhiranga?

Bhiranga has a total population of 1,251, including 614 males and 637 females.

How many households are there in Bhiranga?

There are 327 households in Bhiranga.

What is the literacy rate in Bhiranga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhiranga is 82.73%. Male literacy is 84.36% and female literacy is 81.16%.