Bhitarandhari - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Bhitarandhari is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bhitarandhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitarandhari is 397328. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bhitarandhari 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 Bhitarandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitarandhari village had a total population of 822 people, including 409 males and 413 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.79%, with male literacy at 94.68% and female literacy at 78.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitarandhari

Bhitarandhari 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 Bhitarandhari

Bhitarandhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Bhitarandhari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bhitarandhari is about 48 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 Bhitarandhari

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

Health Facilities in Bhitarandhari

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

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