Bhitar Darigan - Gop, Puri

Bhitar Darigan is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuakholamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitar Darigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitar Darigan is 409441. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 752045 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bhitar Darigan 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 Bhitar Darigan

As per Census 2011, Bhitar Darigan village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 169 males and 149 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 62 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhitar Darigan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population318169149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291514
Scheduled Castes (SC)21138
Literate Population256145111
Illiterate Population622438

Nearby Villages of Bhitar Darigan

Bhitar Darigan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitar Darigan

Bhitar Darigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bhitar Darigan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bhitar Darigan is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitar Darigan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhitar Darigan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhitar Darigan

Where is Bhitar Darigan located?

Bhitar Darigan village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitar Darigan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitar Darigan is Nuakholamara.

What is the pincode of Bhitar Darigan?

The pincode of Bhitar Darigan is 752045.

What is the population of Bhitar Darigan?

Bhitar Darigan has a total population of 318, including 169 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Bhitar Darigan?

There are 79 households in Bhitar Darigan.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitar Darigan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitar Darigan is 80.50%. Male literacy is 85.80% and female literacy is 74.50%.