Bhitaraguda - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Bhitaraguda is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bhitaragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitaraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitaraguda is 428518. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhitaraguda 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 Bhitaraguda

As per Census 2011, Bhitaraguda village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 121 males and 126 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 31 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population247121126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247121126
Literate Population311714
Illiterate Population216104112

Nearby Villages of Bhitaraguda

Bhitaraguda 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)
KoijhankarWest0.92 km
KhalakanaNorth1.85 km
ChilisankaSouth-West1.94 km
LuduriputNorth-West2.03 km
MinapaiSouth-East2.56 km
KanapaiNorth2.75 km
UparakuttingaNorth-East2.82 km
KaraguraWest3.47 km
BandikarSouth3.69 km
BalingiSouth-East4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitaraguda

Public transport in the Bhitaraguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bhitaraguda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bhitaraguda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitaraguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhitaraguda

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

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

FAQs about Bhitaraguda

Where is Bhitaraguda located?

Bhitaraguda village is located in Lakshmipur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitaraguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitaraguda is Bhitaragada.

What is the pincode of Bhitaraguda?

The pincode of Bhitaraguda is 765013.

What is the population of Bhitaraguda?

Bhitaraguda has a total population of 247, including 121 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Bhitaraguda?

There are 57 households in Bhitaraguda.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitaraguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitaraguda is 12.55%. Male literacy is 14.05% and female literacy is 11.11%.