Brahmapada - Banapur, Khordha

Brahmapada is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Niladriparashad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmapada is 408309. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Brahmapada 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 Brahmapada

As per Census 2011, Brahmapada village has a total population of 262 people, consisting of 134 males and 128 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmapada

Brahmapada 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 Brahmapada

Brahmapada 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 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Brahmapada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Brahmapada is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmapada

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

Health Facilities in Brahmapada

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

FAQs about Brahmapada