Betira - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Betira is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Nandipada and around 95 km from Kendujhar. Mareigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betira is 387194. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Betira

According to the 2011 Census, Betira village had a total population of 790 people, including 399 males and 391 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.36%, with male literacy at 95.84% and female literacy at 86.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Betira

Betira 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 Betira

Betira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Betira is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Betira is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betira

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

Health Facilities in Betira

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

FAQs about Betira