Bhograpali - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Bhograpali is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Samasingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhograpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhograpali is 381259. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhograpali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhograpali village had a total population of 425 people, including 211 males and 214 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhograpali

Bhograpali 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 Bhograpali

Bhograpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Bhograpali is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Bhograpali is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhograpali

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

Health Facilities in Bhograpali

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

FAQs about Bhograpali