Bhimpur - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Bhimpur is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Baisinga and around 42 km from Baripada. Santara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimpur is 390320. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimpur village had a total population of 275 people, including 122 males and 153 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,254 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.68%, with male literacy at 48.96% and female literacy at 30.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population275122153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632637
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21892126
Literate Population824735
Illiterate Population19375118

Nearby Villages of Bhimpur

Bhimpur 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)
BadasalNorth1.06 km
ChhataraSouth1.17 km
HotapurEast1.35 km
SantaraWest1.39 km
ChhotaraipurNorth-West1.53 km
JugpuraSouth-West1.62 km
JamunandaSouth1.95 km
BasantapurNorth2.10 km
NimuhanNorth2.12 km
MurukundiaNorth2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhimpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bhimpur. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Bhimpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhimpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhimpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhimpur

Where is Bhimpur located?

Bhimpur village is located in Betnoti Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhimpur is Santara.

What is the pincode of Bhimpur?

The pincode of Bhimpur is 757032.

What is the population of Bhimpur?

Bhimpur had a total population of 275, including 122 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Bhimpur?

Bhimpur had 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhimpur was 38.68%. Male literacy was 48.96% and female literacy was 30.17%.