Biswanathpur - Hemgir, Sundargarh

Biswanathpur is a village situated in the Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hemgir and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Hemgir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswanathpur is 383577. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 770013 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 203 km away.

Biswanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Biswanathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Biswanathpur village had a total population of 262 people, including 134 males and 128 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.19%, with male literacy at 72.27% and female literacy at 34.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswanathpur

Biswanathpur 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 Biswanathpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Biswanathpur. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Biswanathpur is about 203 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Biswanathpur is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Biswanathpur

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

FAQs about Biswanathpur