Bheja - Nandapur, Koraput

Bheja is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Padua and around 57 km from Koraput. Bheja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheja is 429633. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bheja

According to the 2011 Census, Bheja village had a total population of 401 people, including 203 males and 198 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.76%, with male literacy at 75.15% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheja

Bheja 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 Bheja

Public transport in the Bheja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Bheja is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bheja is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheja

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

Health Facilities in Bheja

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

FAQs about Bheja