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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitaraguda village had a total population of 247 people, including 121 males and 126 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.98%, with male literacy at 17.00% and female literacy at 13.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhitaraguda