Bhanjakia - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Bhanjakia is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jashipur and around 115 km from Baripada. Bhanjakia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanjakia is 388443. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhanjakia 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 Bhanjakia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanjakia village had a total population of 1,335 people, including 690 males and 645 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 65.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanjakia

Bhanjakia 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 Bhanjakia

Bhanjakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bhanjakia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhanjakia is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanjakia

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

Health Facilities in Bhanjakia

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

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