Bhimkela - Narala, Kalahandi

Bhimkela is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhimkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimkela is 422736. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhimkela 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 Bhimkela

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimkela village had a total population of 977 people, including 499 males and 478 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 77.75% and female literacy at 54.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimkela

Bhimkela 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 Bhimkela

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhimkela. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Bhimkela is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhimkela is about 40 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 Bhimkela

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

Health Facilities in Bhimkela

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

FAQs about Bhimkela