Bhitaragada - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Bhitaragada is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Kakiriguma and around 50 km from Koraput. Burja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitaragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitaragada is 428869. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Bhitaragada 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 Bhitaragada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitaragada village had a total population of 754 people, including 301 males and 453 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,505 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.47%, with male literacy at 31.22% and female literacy at 44.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitaragada

Bhitaragada 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 Bhitaragada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhitaragada. The nearest railway station is Baiguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhitaragada is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bhitaragada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitaragada

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

Health Facilities in Bhitaragada

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

FAQs about Bhitaragada