Bheteswar - Banapur, Khordha

Bheteswar is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Bheteswar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheteswar is 408442. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bheteswar 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 Bheteswar

As per Census 2011, Bheteswar village has a total population of 2,034 people, consisting of 1,005 males and 1,029 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,568 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0341,0051,029
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21111398
Scheduled Castes (SC)512823
Literate Population1,568815753
Illiterate Population466190276

Nearby Villages of Bheteswar

Bheteswar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KurunjipurWest1.15 km
BorigaonSouth-West1.20 km
MatiapokhariSouth-East1.50 km
BhapurNorth-West1.58 km
MadhiapaliNorth1.79 km
BanloeiWest1.79 km
SahasapurWest1.93 km
NarendrapurEast2.15 km
HalandaNorth2.30 km
BaunsmulaWest2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bheteswar

Bheteswar 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 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Bheteswar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bheteswar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheteswar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bheteswar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bheteswar

Where is Bheteswar located?

Bheteswar village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bheteswar?

Bheteswar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bheteswar?

The pincode of Bheteswar is 752031.

What is the population of Bheteswar?

Bheteswar has a total population of 2,034, including 1,005 males and 1,029 females.

How many households are there in Bheteswar?

There are 427 households in Bheteswar.

What is the literacy rate in Bheteswar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bheteswar is 77.09%. Male literacy is 81.09% and female literacy is 73.18%.