Bhanarpur - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Bhanarpur is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Bhanrpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanarpur is 386747. The village covers a total geographical area of 612 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Bhanarpur

As per Census 2011, Bhanarpur village has a total population of 1,386 people, consisting of 688 males and 698 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,386688698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587781
Scheduled Castes (SC)1648777
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798693
Literate Population952527425
Illiterate Population434161273

Nearby Villages of Bhanarpur

Bhanarpur 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)
PrahaladpurWest1.69 km
BanabirSouth2.16 km
ChasatangariEast2.25 km
GolabandhaSouth-West2.26 km
DhagothaNorth-East2.26 km
DhalpurNorth2.28 km
SantoshapurNorth-West2.60 km
SaitipalNorth-East2.78 km
BhukaSouth2.88 km
PenthadihiNorth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanarpur

Bhanarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanarpur is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanarpur is about 40 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 Bhanarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhanarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhanarpur

Where is Bhanarpur located?

Bhanarpur village is located in Harichandanpur Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanarpur is Bhanrpur.

What is the pincode of Bhanarpur?

The pincode of Bhanarpur is 758028.

What is the population of Bhanarpur?

Bhanarpur has a total population of 1,386, including 688 males and 698 females.

How many households are there in Bhanarpur?

There are 330 households in Bhanarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanarpur is 68.69%. Male literacy is 76.60% and female literacy is 60.89%.