Bhupad - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Bhupad is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bangara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhupad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhupad is 390802. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhupad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhupad village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 583 males and 620 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.84%, with male literacy at 65.87% and female literacy at 40.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,073.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhupad

Bhupad 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 Bhupad

Public transport in the Bhupad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bhupad is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhupad is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhupad

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

Health Facilities in Bhupad

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

FAQs about Bhupad