Bheleri - Chilika, Khordha

Bheleri is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Balugaon and around 86 km from Khordha . Atharbatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheleri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheleri is 408275. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bheleri 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 Bheleri

According to the 2011 Census, Bheleri village had a total population of 449 people, including 225 males and 224 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.18%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 91.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheleri

Bheleri 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 Bheleri

Bheleri 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 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Bheleri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bheleri is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheleri

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

Health Facilities in Bheleri

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

FAQs about Bheleri