Bhatigam - Boriguma, Koraput

Bhatigam is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatigam is 428230. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bhatigam

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatigam village had a total population of 695 people, including 331 males and 364 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.36%, with male literacy at 64.73% and female literacy at 40.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatigam

Bhatigam 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 Bhatigam

Bhatigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bhatigam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bhatigam is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatigam

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

Health Facilities in Bhatigam

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

FAQs about Bhatigam