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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanarpur village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 688 males and 698 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 68.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhanarpur