Bharsing - Gunupur, Rayagada

Bharsing is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Bagasala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharsing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharsing is 426788. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bharsing

As per Census 2011, Bharsing village has a total population of 981 people, consisting of 469 males and 512 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 415 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 468 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bharsing are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bharsing

Bharsing 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 Bharsing

Bharsing is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Bharsing is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bharsing is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharsing

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

Health Facilities in Bharsing

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

FAQs about Bharsing