Bhajagarh - Tangi, Khordha

Bhajagarh is a village situated in the Tangi tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tangi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Mangalajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhajagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhajagarh is 408049. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bhajagarh

As per Census 2011, Bhajagarh village has a total population of 760 people, consisting of 390 males and 370 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 530 literate and 230 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population760390370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834538
Literate Population530304226
Illiterate Population23086144

Nearby Villages of Bhajagarh

Bhajagarh 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)
NuapadaSouth-West0.86 km
BentaNorth1.51 km
SundarpurEast1.68 km
GopalpurSouth-West2.02 km
PenthapadaSouth-West2.31 km
KandhanayagarhNorth-West2.36 km
SitarampurSouth-East2.48 km
KatakasaharNorth2.82 km
SiripurSouth-West3.03 km
KoradabastaSouth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhajagarh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhajagarh. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Bhajagarh is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bhajagarh is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhajagarh

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhajagarh

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

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

FAQs about Bhajagarh

Where is Bhajagarh located?

Bhajagarh village is located in Tangi Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhajagarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhajagarh is Mangalajodi.

What is the pincode of Bhajagarh?

The pincode of Bhajagarh is 752023.

What is the population of Bhajagarh?

Bhajagarh has a total population of 760, including 390 males and 370 females.

How many households are there in Bhajagarh?

There are 166 households in Bhajagarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bhajagarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhajagarh is 69.74%. Male literacy is 77.95% and female literacy is 61.08%.