Bhatigam

Bhatigam is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Kamara is the gram panchayat of Bhatigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhatigam unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Bhatigam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhatigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhatigam is 428230. The village spans a total geographical area of 463 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Sunabeda is nearest town to Bhatigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhatigam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhatigam

Population of Bhatigam

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatigam has a total population of about 695, with approximately 331 males and 364 females. The sex ratio is around 1099 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 277 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 229. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.17%, with male literacy at about 53.78% and female literacy near 33.52%. There are around 185 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhatigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhatigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhatigam. As per the 2011 stats, Bhatigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhatigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhatigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhatigam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatigam