Bhimpur - Muniguda, Rayagada

Bhimpur is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 98 km from Ambadala and around 78 km from Rayagada . Augulo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimpur is 424808. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Bhimpur 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 Bhimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimpur village had a total population of 132 people, including 61 males and 71 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 7.76%, with male literacy at 14.81% and female literacy at 1.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1326171
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1316170
Literate Population981
Illiterate Population1235370

Nearby Villages of Bhimpur

Bhimpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaromahuloNorth-West1.06 km
KhalopadarSouth1.39 km
KurmajodiSouth-West1.68 km
BadomudraEast1.95 km
JugapadarSouth-East2.15 km
SaidalpariapadarNorth-East2.20 km
SolagudiNorth2.53 km
KinamSouth-West2.84 km
MeringiSouth2.89 km
PodimaskaSouth-West2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhimpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhimpur. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhimpur is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhimpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhimpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhimpur

Where is Bhimpur located?

Bhimpur village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhimpur is Augulo.

What is the pincode of Bhimpur?

The pincode of Bhimpur is 765021.

What is the population of Bhimpur?

Bhimpur had a total population of 132, including 61 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Bhimpur?

Bhimpur had 31 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhimpur was 7.76%. Male literacy was 14.81% and female literacy was 1.61%.