Betjharan - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Betjharan is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sorispal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betjharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betjharan is 389593. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Betjharan

As per Census 2011, Betjharan village has a total population of 270 people, consisting of 131 males and 139 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Betjharan

Betjharan 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 Betjharan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Betjharan. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Betjharan is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Betjharan 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 Betjharan

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

Health Facilities in Betjharan

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

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