Bheja - Kolnara, Rayagada

Bheja is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Kalyanasingpur and around 33 km from Rayagada . Gadaseskhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheja is 425681. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Kalyanasingpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bheja 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 Bheja

According to the 2011 Census, Bheja village had a total population of 820 people, including 373 males and 447 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,198 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.04%, with male literacy at 54.69% and female literacy at 29.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 773.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheja

Bheja 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 Bheja

Bheja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyanasingpur to Bheja is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bheja is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheja

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

Health Facilities in Bheja

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

FAQs about Bheja