Bhanjatipura - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Bhanjatipura is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ghatgaon and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Barhatipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanjatipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanjatipura is 386672. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhanjatipura 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 Bhanjatipura

As per Census 2011, Bhanjatipura village has a total population of 518 people, consisting of 250 males and 268 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 514 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population518250268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024953
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)514248266
Literate Population14610046
Illiterate Population372150222

Nearby Villages of Bhanjatipura

Bhanjatipura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhuntapadaNorth1.28 km
BarhatipuraSouth-West1.67 km
NischintapurEast2.02 km
NusuripasiNorth-West2.23 km
PaidapattanaNorth-East2.26 km
BanakandaEast2.33 km
TaraSouth-East2.47 km
DehuripadaWest2.86 km
HaladharapurEast2.89 km
SagadiaNorth-East2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanjatipura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhanjatipura. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanjatipura is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanjatipura 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 Bhanjatipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhanjatipura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhanjatipura

Where is Bhanjatipura located?

Bhanjatipura village is located in Ghatgaon Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanjatipura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanjatipura is Barhatipura.

What is the pincode of Bhanjatipura?

The pincode of Bhanjatipura is 758027.

What is the population of Bhanjatipura?

Bhanjatipura has a total population of 518, including 250 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Bhanjatipura?

There are 98 households in Bhanjatipura.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanjatipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanjatipura is 28.19%. Male literacy is 40.00% and female literacy is 17.16%.