Bhopal - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Bhopal is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Lanjura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhopal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhopal is 397005. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 754245 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bhopal

As per Census 2011, Bhopal village has a total population of 1,431 people, consisting of 704 males and 727 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 987 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhopal

Bhopal 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 Bhopal

Bhopal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bhopal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bhopal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhopal

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

Health Facilities in Bhopal

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

FAQs about Bhopal