Bhitarabagiri - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Bhitarabagiri is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dumbaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitarabagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitarabagiri is 428404. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhitarabagiri

As per Census 2011, Bhitarabagiri village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 331 males and 403 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 1,217 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 90 literate and 644 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 671 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitarabagiri

Bhitarabagiri 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 Bhitarabagiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhitarabagiri. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Bhitarabagiri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bhitarabagiri is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitarabagiri

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

Health Facilities in Bhitarabagiri

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

FAQs about Bhitarabagiri