Bhadidara - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Bhadidara is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Charamal and around 95 km from Sambalpur. Bansajal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadidara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadidara is 382330. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhadidara

As per Census 2011, Bhadidara village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 143 males and 178 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,244 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321143178
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421527
Scheduled Castes (SC)853748
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1154867
Literate Population219115104
Illiterate Population1022874

Nearby Villages of Bhadidara

Bhadidara 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)
MusakataNorth-East1.79 km
KuilipadarNorth-West1.89 km
SarapalEast2.13 km
ChudapudugSouth2.47 km
BansajalNorth-West2.74 km
RangamatiaSouth-West3.10 km
MahalingWest3.31 km
MakarkendaWest3.41 km
HeleiEast3.48 km
TelsinghSouth-East3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadidara

Bhadidara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Redhakhol to Bhadidara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bhadidara is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadidara

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhadidara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhadidara

Where is Bhadidara located?

Bhadidara village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhadidara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadidara is Bansajal.

What is the pincode of Bhadidara?

The pincode of Bhadidara is 768105.

What is the population of Bhadidara?

Bhadidara has a total population of 321, including 143 males and 178 females.

How many households are there in Bhadidara?

There are 88 households in Bhadidara.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadidara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadidara is 68.22%. Male literacy is 80.42% and female literacy is 58.43%.