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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadidara village had a total population of 321 people, including 143 males and 178 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,245 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.49%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhadidara