Bhejipadar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Bhejipadar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kaliakundal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhejipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhejipadar is 423714. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bhejipadar

As per Census 2011, Bhejipadar village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 490 males and 440 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhejipadar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhejipadar

Bhejipadar 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 Bhejipadar

Public transport in the Bhejipadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhejipadar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhejipadar is about 36 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 Bhejipadar

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

Health Facilities in Bhejipadar

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

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