Bhanjabeda - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Bhanjabeda is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Raruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanjabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanjabeda is 388679. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bhanjabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanjabeda village had a total population of 775 people, including 381 males and 394 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.68%, with male literacy at 56.92% and female literacy at 34.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 646.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanjabeda

Bhanjabeda 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 Bhanjabeda

Bhanjabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bhanjabeda is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhanjabeda is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanjabeda

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

Health Facilities in Bhanjabeda

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

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