Bhojpur - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Bhojpur is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Hatibari and around 136 km from Sundargarh. Jahaditoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhojpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojpur is 384417. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhojpur 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 Bhojpur

As per Census 2011, Bhojpur village has a total population of 2,502 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,237 females. The village has 604 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,607 literate and 895 illiterate residents. Additionally, 688 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 897 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5021,2651,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270142128
Scheduled Castes (SC)688343345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)897436461
Literate Population1,607889718
Illiterate Population895376519

Nearby Villages of Bhojpur

Bhojpur 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)
JaharitoliNorth-East1.71 km
KandarkelaSouth-West1.80 km
PanduaSouth-East2.09 km
PurunapaniNorth-West2.22 km
MenmenaSouth2.58 km
JharbedaEast2.95 km
SatraSouth-East3.23 km
GutitangarNorth3.29 km
RanakataSouth-West3.47 km
GoppurEast3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhojpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhojpur. The nearest railway station is Nuagaon, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bhojpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bhojpur is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhojpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhojpur

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

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

FAQs about Bhojpur

Where is Bhojpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhojpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhojpur is Jahaditoli.

What is the pincode of Bhojpur?

The pincode of Bhojpur is 770046.

What is the population of Bhojpur?

Bhojpur has a total population of 2,502, including 1,265 males and 1,237 females.

How many households are there in Bhojpur?

There are 604 households in Bhojpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhojpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhojpur is 64.23%. Male literacy is 70.28% and female literacy is 58.04%.