Bemta - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Bemta is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Hatibari and around 142 km from Sundargarh. Kokerama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bemta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bemta is 384412. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bemta

According to the 2011 Census, Bemta village had a total population of 1,096 people, including 534 males and 562 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.29%, with male literacy at 65.02% and female literacy at 44.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 836.

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 Population1,096534562
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1406872
Scheduled Castes (SC)743539
Scheduled Tribes (ST)836404432
Literate Population519303216
Illiterate Population577231346

Nearby Villages of Bemta

Bemta 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)
DumermundaEast1.64 km
OlhaniNorth-East2.03 km
BoneilataSouth2.20 km
KokeramaNorth2.28 km
LalaikhamanWest2.51 km
TunapahadNorth-West2.95 km
BaunsjoreSouth-East3.01 km
HatibariEast3.06 km
DuniaNorth-West3.81 km
KusumtoliNorth-East3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bemta

Public transport in the Bemta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biramitrapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bemta is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bemta is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bemta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bemta 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 Bemta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bemta

Where is Bemta located?

Bemta village is located in Biramitrapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bemta?

The Gram Panchayat of Bemta is Kokerama.

What is the pincode of Bemta?

The pincode of Bemta is 770046.

What is the population of Bemta?

Bemta had a total population of 1,096, including 534 males and 562 females.

How many households are there in Bemta?

Bemta had 247 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bemta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bemta was 54.29%. Male literacy was 65.02% and female literacy was 44.08%.