Betapadu - Kolnara, Rayagada

Betapadu is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Rayagada and around 45 km from Rayagada . Binkili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betapadu is 426266. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Betapadu

As per Census 2011, Betapadu village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 155 males and 190 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,225 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 113 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Betapadu

Betapadu 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 Betapadu

Public transport in the Betapadu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Betapadu is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Betapadu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betapadu

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

Health Facilities in Betapadu

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

FAQs about Betapadu