Bhatchhatar - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Bhatchhatar is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhatchhatar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatchhatar is 388143. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bhatchhatar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatchhatar village had a total population of 1,022 people, including 494 males and 528 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 74.88% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatchhatar

Bhatchhatar 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 Bhatchhatar

Bhatchhatar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bhatchhatar is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhatchhatar 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 Bhatchhatar

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

Health Facilities in Bhatchhatar

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

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