Bhimapur - Gunupur, Rayagada

Bhimapur is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Puttasing and around 115 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimapur is 427145. The village covers a total geographical area of 2119 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhimapur 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 Bhimapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimapur village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 649 males and 617 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.25%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 716.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimapur

Bhimapur 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 Bhimapur

Bhimapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Bhimapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhimapur is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhimapur

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

FAQs about Bhimapur