Bitra - Pottangi, Koraput

Bitra is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 143 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 623 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ralegada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitra is 430029. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bitra 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 Bitra

According to the 2011 Census, Bitra village had a total population of 445 people, including 213 males and 232 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 0.29%, with male literacy at 0.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Bitra

Bitra 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 Bitra

Public transport in the Bitra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Bitra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bitra is about 623 km, with the usual travel time around ~17.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bitra

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

Health Facilities in Bitra

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

FAQs about Bitra