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

As per Census 2011, Biswanathpur village has a total population of 262 people, consisting of 134 males and 128 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 123 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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