Bhuan - Nimapada, Puri

Bhuan is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Dhanua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuan is 408937. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 752114 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhuan 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 Bhuan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuan village had a total population of 312 people, including 157 males and 155 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.53%, with male literacy at 98.52% and female literacy at 80.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuan

Bhuan 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 Bhuan

Bhuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Bhuan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bhuan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuan

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

Health Facilities in Bhuan

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

FAQs about Bhuan