Bishnupur - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Bishnupur is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nandipada and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Salania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishnupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishnupur is 387257. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bishnupur 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 Bishnupur

According to the 2011 Census, Bishnupur village had a total population of 868 people, including 438 males and 430 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 89.18% and female literacy at 71.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishnupur

Bishnupur 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 Bishnupur

Bishnupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bishnupur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bishnupur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishnupur

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

Health Facilities in Bishnupur

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

FAQs about Bishnupur