Bhatipas - Kashipur, Rayagada

Bhatipas is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Manusgam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatipas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatipas is 425795. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

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

Population of Bhatipas

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatipas village had a total population of 257 people, including 122 males and 135 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.40%, with male literacy at 16.67% and female literacy at 4.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatipas

Bhatipas 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 Bhatipas

Bhatipas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhatipas is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhatipas 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 Bhatipas

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

Health Facilities in Bhatipas

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

FAQs about Bhatipas