Bhurupada - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Bhurupada is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Patana and around 65 km from Kendujhar. Sankhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurupada is 385791. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhurupada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurupada village had a total population of 331 people, including 163 males and 168 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurupada

Bhurupada 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 Bhurupada

Bhurupada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bhurupada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhurupada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurupada

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

Health Facilities in Bhurupada

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

FAQs about Bhurupada