Bhanra - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Bhanra is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badadeuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanra is 388845. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhanra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanra village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 1,028 males and 938 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 52.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,328.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanra

Bhanra 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 Bhanra

Bhanra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bhanra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhanra is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanra

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

Health Facilities in Bhanra

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

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