Bhairipur - Gop, Puri

Bhairipur is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bodapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhairipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhairipur is 409470. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhairipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhairipur village had a total population of 511 people, including 257 males and 254 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.00%, with male literacy at 89.03% and female literacy at 74.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhairipur

Bhairipur 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 Bhairipur

Bhairipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Bhairipur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bhairipur is about 35 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 Bhairipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhairipur

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

FAQs about Bhairipur