Bhhanpada - Gop, Puri

Bhhanpada is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Boulanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhhanpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhhanpada is 409412. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bhhanpada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhhanpada village had a total population of 933 people, including 480 males and 453 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.38%, with male literacy at 90.87% and female literacy at 77.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhhanpada

Bhhanpada 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 Bhhanpada

Bhhanpada 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 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bhhanpada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bhhanpada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhhanpada

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

Health Facilities in Bhhanpada

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

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