Bhanpur - Narala, Kalahandi

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 422729. The village covers a total geographical area of 720 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

As per Census 2011, Bhanpur village has a total population of 2,404 people, consisting of 1,168 males and 1,236 females. The village has 658 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,475 literate and 929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 506 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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 Bhanpur

Bhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Bhanpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhanpur is about 38 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 Bhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhanpur