Bhatakuri - Jatani, Khordha

Bhatakuri is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Chandaka and around 7 km from Khordha . Gangapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatakuri is 407507. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhatakuri

As per Census 2011, Bhatakuri village has a total population of 2,019 people, consisting of 997 males and 1,022 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,544 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 408 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0199971,022
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237115122
Scheduled Castes (SC)984553
Scheduled Tribes (ST)408203205
Literate Population1,544791753
Illiterate Population475206269

Nearby Villages of Bhatakuri

Bhatakuri 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)
GramadihaNorth-East1.46 km
PitapalliSouth1.51 km
RatanpurNorth-West1.83 km
NilakanthapurEast1.87 km
GangapadaSouth-East1.95 km
PanioraNorth2.15 km
KanjiamaSouth-West2.22 km
GaudakashipurNorth-East2.75 km
KumbharbastaWest2.91 km
AlakarEast2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatakuri

Bhatakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurda Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Bhatakuri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bhatakuri is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatakuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhatakuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhatakuri

Where is Bhatakuri located?

Bhatakuri village is located in Jatani Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatakuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatakuri is Gangapada.

What is the pincode of Bhatakuri?

The pincode of Bhatakuri is 752055.

What is the population of Bhatakuri?

Bhatakuri has a total population of 2,019, including 997 males and 1,022 females.

How many households are there in Bhatakuri?

There are 385 households in Bhatakuri.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatakuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatakuri is 76.47%. Male literacy is 79.34% and female literacy is 73.68%.