Bhanara - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Bhanara is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Soso and around 120 km from Kendujhar. Kanleibalipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanara is 387084. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhanara 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 Bhanara

As per Census 2011, Bhanara village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 204 males and 205 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanara

Bhanara 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 Bhanara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhanara. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Bhanara is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanara is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanara

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

Health Facilities in Bhanara

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

FAQs about Bhanara