Bhitarkanika - Rajnagar, Kendrapara
Bhitarkanika is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitarkanika village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitarkanika is 395806. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Bhitarkanika 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.
Nearby Villages of Bhitarkanika
Bhitarkanika is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bhitarkanika
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhitarkanika.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bhitarkanika is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bhitarkanika is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhitarkanika
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhitarkanika village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bhitarkanika
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhitarkanika village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bhitarkanika
Where is Bhitarkanika located?
Bhitarkanika village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhitarkanika?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhitarkanika is Iswarpur.
What is the pincode of Bhitarkanika?
The pincode of Bhitarkanika is 754248.