Bhojapur - Khariar, Nuapada

Bhojapur is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bhojpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhojapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojapur is 421971. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhojapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhojapur village had a total population of 1,721 people, including 877 males and 844 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 37.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhojapur

Bhojapur 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 Bhojapur

Bhojapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bhojapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bhojapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhojapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhojapur

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

FAQs about Bhojapur