Bhakuda - Darpan, Jajpur

Bhakuda is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Balichandrapur and around 60 km from Jajapur . Manduka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhakuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakuda is 401832. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 755044 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bhakuda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhakuda village had a total population of 1,257 people, including 643 males and 614 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.58%, with male literacy at 88.97% and female literacy at 78.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakuda

Bhakuda 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 Bhakuda

Bhakuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Bhakuda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bhakuda 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 Bhakuda

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

Health Facilities in Bhakuda

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

FAQs about Bhakuda