Bhataguda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Bhataguda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chhatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhataguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhataguda is 422942. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bhataguda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhataguda village had a total population of 493 people, including 270 males and 223 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 47.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhataguda

Bhataguda 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 Bhataguda

Bhataguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhataguda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhataguda is about 56 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 Bhataguda

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

Health Facilities in Bhataguda

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

FAQs about Bhataguda