Bhapur - Banapur, Khordha

Bhapur is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Bheteswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhapur is 408418. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhapur village had a total population of 567 people, including 252 males and 315 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 73.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhapur

Bhapur 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 Bhapur

Bhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Bhapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bhapur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhapur

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

FAQs about Bhapur