Bishwanathapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Bishwanathapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Biswanathpur and around 42 km from Bhawanipatna. Biswanathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishwanathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishwanathapur is 423188. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Bishwanathapur 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 Bishwanathapur

As per Census 2011, Bishwanathapur village has a total population of 2,647 people, consisting of 1,339 males and 1,308 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,448 literate and 1,199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 475 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishwanathapur

Bishwanathapur 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 Bishwanathapur

Bishwanathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bishwanathapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishwanathapur

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

Health Facilities in Bishwanathapur

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

FAQs about Bishwanathapur