Bedapal - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Bedapal is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Ghatgaon and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedapal is 386681. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bedapal 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 Bedapal

According to the 2011 Census, Bedapal village had a total population of 590 people, including 266 males and 324 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,218 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 84.05% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedapal

Bedapal 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 Bedapal

Bedapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bedapal is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bedapal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedapal

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

Health Facilities in Bedapal

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

FAQs about Bedapal