Bhitargarh - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Bhitargarh is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Bhitaragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitargarh is 395899. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bhitargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitargarh village had a total population of 1,341 people, including 679 males and 662 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.70%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 79.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitargarh

Bhitargarh 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 Bhitargarh

Public transport in the Bhitargarh is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bhitargarh is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bhitargarh is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitargarh

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

Health Facilities in Bhitargarh

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

FAQs about Bhitargarh