Bhatigaon - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Bhatigaon is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jayapatna and around 57 km from Bhawanipatna. Mandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatigaon is 424093. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bhatigaon

As per Census 2011, Bhatigaon village has a total population of 1,307 people, consisting of 651 males and 656 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 313 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatigaon

Bhatigaon 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 Bhatigaon

Bhatigaon 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhatigaon is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhatigaon is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatigaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhatigaon

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

FAQs about Bhatigaon