Fategarh, Odisha
Fategarh
ଫତେଗଡ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Fategarh Location in Odisha, India | |
| Coordinates: 20°18′N 85°20′E / 20.300°N 85.333°E[1] | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Nayagarh |
| Tehsil | Bhapur[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.50 km2 (2.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 4,611 |
| • Density | 709/km2 (1,840/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN code | 752063 |
| Vehicle registration | OD |
| Census 2011 village code: 406124.[3] | |
Fategarh (ଫତେଗଡ) is a village and gram panchayat in Bhapur tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
As of 2011 Census of India, Fategarh had a population of 4,611.[3]
Geography
Fategarh is located in Bhapur tehsil and community development block of Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.[2] The village covers a total geographical area of 650 ha (6.5 km2).[4] It is situated approximately 40 km from the district headquarters at Nayagarh.[4] The nearest town is Khandapada, approximately 20 km to the west.[4]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Fategarh had a population of 4,611, comprising 2,387 males and 2,224 females.[3] The village had 1,098 households.[3] The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males.[3] Children aged six and under numbered 483, comprising approximately 10.5% of the total population.[3]
The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 78.47% and female literacy at 63.17%.[3] Of the population, 334 individuals belonged to Scheduled Castes and 6 to Scheduled Tribes.[3]
Transport
Fategarh is served by public and private bus services, as well as auto-rickshaw and taxi services.[4] The village is connected by a black-topped, all-weather major district road.[4] The nearest railway station is Begunia, approximately 25 km away, on the Khurda Road–Bolangir railway line.[5] Nayagarh district first gained rail connectivity in November 2015 with the commissioning of this line up to Rajsunakhala.[6]
Nearby places of interest
The Tarabalo hot springs are located in Bhapur block, spread over an area of 8 acres (3.2 ha). The springs are considered the largest thermal field in Odisha, and their sulphur-rich water is traditionally associated with medicinal properties, particularly for skin diseases.[7]
The town of Khandapada, approximately 20 km to the west, was the former capital of Khandpara State during the British Raj. The town is home to the Khandapada Palace (Rajbati), a 19th-century royal residence reflecting Odia architectural traditions,[8] and is the birthplace of Pathani Samanta (1835–1904), the Indian astronomer and mathematician known for calculating astronomical distances using traditional instruments.[9]
References
- ↑ "Census 2011 – Location Code Directory". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- 1 2 "List of Tehsils - Administrative Setup". District Administration Nayagarh, Government of Odisha. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Primary Census Abstract Data – Village & Town Level (2011)". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "District Census Handbook – Nayagarh, Series 22, Part XII-A, Census of India 2011". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Mandir, Fategarh, Bhapur, Nayagarh, Odisha". Orissa Guide. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Railway – Transport in Odisha". Commerce and Transport Department, Government of Odisha. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Hot Springs in Odisha". Tour My India. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Khandapada Palace, Jagannath Temple, Nayagarh". eOdisha. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
- ↑ "Khandapada Palace, Jagannath Temple, Nayagarh". Odisha Tour. Retrieved 7 July 2026.