Bharsundi - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Bharsundi is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Raighar and around 95 km from Nabarangapur . Gona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharsundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharsundi is 427226. The village covers a total geographical area of 978 hectares and falls under the 764088 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bharsundi

According to the 2011 Census, Bharsundi village had a total population of 3,285 people, including 1,678 males and 1,607 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.59%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 55.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,062.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharsundi

Bharsundi 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 Bharsundi

Bharsundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Bharsundi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Bharsundi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharsundi

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

Health Facilities in Bharsundi

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

FAQs about Bharsundi