Balbhadrapur - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Balbhadrapur is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Pandapara and around 27 km from Kendujhar. Balabhadrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balbhadrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balbhadrapur is 386479. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 758087 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Balbhadrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Balbhadrapur village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 745 males and 745 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.56%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,305.

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

Nearby Villages of Balbhadrapur

Balbhadrapur 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 Balbhadrapur

Balbhadrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Balbhadrapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Balbhadrapur is about 27 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 Balbhadrapur

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

Health Facilities in Balbhadrapur

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

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