Bhiranga - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhiranga village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 614 males and 637 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.27%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 88.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhiranga