Bhejikud - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Bhejikud is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Banaharapali and around 40 km from Jharsuguda. Piplikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhejikud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhejikud is 381054. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 768211 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhejikud

According to the 2011 Census, Bhejikud village had a total population of 416 people, including 214 males and 202 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.54%, with male literacy at 76.80% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhejikud

Bhejikud 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 Bhejikud

Bhejikud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lajkura Cabin, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Bhejikud is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Bhejikud is about 40 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 Bhejikud

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

Health Facilities in Bhejikud

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

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