Bhatli
Bhatli | |
|---|---|
  Bhatli Location in Odisha, India  Bhatli Bhatli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°27′51″N 83°32′43″E / 21.46409°N 83.545189°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Bargarh |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 768030 |
Bhatli is a town in Bargarh district, Odisha.
Geography
Bhatli is located in Western Odisha, close to the border of neighbouring state of Chhattisgarh. It is positioned at 21°31′34″N 82°53′24″E / 21.526°N 82.890°E. The whole of Bargarh district lies in the Deccan plateau with Eastern Ghats running close to the town. As per the earthquake zoning of India, Bhatli falls in the zone 2 category, the least earthquake prone zone.
Educational institute
Dadhibaman College, Bhatli[1] (Affiliated to Sambalpur University). It is the only college of the town.
Boys High School for Boys.[2]
Satihari Girls School for girls.[3]
Nivedita Public School (CBSE)
Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir
Economy
Major employment source of people are agricultural activities. A significant population of the weaver community is engaged in Handloom activities, producing famous sambalpuri saree.[4] A small section of the population is dependent on trade. In terms of industry, this area is yet to attend its full potential.
Health services
State Government Community Health Centre is providing primary health service to this area. Dr Sanjeeb Kumar Dash is the medical officer of the community health centre. CHC Bhatli got a commendation award by the state government in Kayakalpa activities, only CHC got this award in the district of Bargarh in 2019. Navjeeban Chikistalaya, headed by Dr Sunil Acharya, is the only private hospital serving the Bhatli locality. NGO like Abhyudaya are working for sustainable health care by alternative remedies. These organizations creates awareness on harmful effects of chemical farming, poisoned food systems and water.
Festivals
Ratha-Yatra
Every year Ratha-Yatra is celebrated in the Dadhubamana Temple in accordance with Jagannath Temple Ratha-Yatra in Puri. It is famous in the whole Bargarh District. Local devotee comes with enthusiasm and pay tribute by pulling the ratha to the Rathadanda Padia.
This is one type of carnivals of religious nature. It is celebrated by the Marwadi community from the local area in the Shyam temple. The most important festival associated with the temple is the Phalguna Mela, which occurs just 8–9 days before the festival of Holi. Barbarika's head appeared on Phalguna Shuddha Ekadashi, the 11th day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Phalguna. Therefore, the fair is held from the 9th to the 12th of that month. The fair has now been extended to nearly 12–15 days of the bright half of the Phalguna Month.
Khatushyamji Rath idol during Pad Yatra from Temple to road nearby up to some distance.
On this holy occasion pilgrims all over the country come here on foot with nishaans (holy mark - flags) in their hands. People enjoy their holy journey by singing shyam bhajans and playing various musical instruments. They enjoy the journey by playing holi with gulal. Many Shyam Bhaktas supply food to pedestrians in the shade of tents. They encourage also to complete their journey with full enthusiasm. They enjoy this occasion as the marriage of Khatushyamji. People enjoy the mela by purchasing various things. On Dwadashi (= 12th day of month), Bhog is being prepared as Baba's Prasadi of Kheer, Churama.
Gobardhan Puja
This area is famous for the Gobardhan Puja of Nalichuan Village.
Administration
Bhatli is one of the block of 314 developmental block of Odisha. It is a tehsil. It is a constituent assembly for Odisha Legislative Assembly, Bhatli Constituency. It is also a Gram Panchayat of Panchayati Raj Institution of the tier 3 governace pattern of India. Its district headquarter is Bargarh.
Odisha Legislative Assembly
Bhatli Constituency Current MLA is Susanta Singh[5]
Community Development Block
It is the block headquarter of 84 villages.[6]
List of villages
- Amlipali
- Badamlipali
- Badapali
- Badmal
- Banjipali
- Baratunda
- Baulsingha
- Beherapali
- Bhadigoan
- Bhatli
- Bhinjetora
- Bhojpuri
- Bichhuan
- Bisalpali
- Chadeigan
- Chorgrindola
- Dablang
- Deultunda
- Dumalpali
- Gaurgaon
- Gopalpur
- Gourpali
- Haladipali
- Halanda
- Halupali
- Harasankri
- Hatisar
- Jadamunda
- Jagatipali
- Jampali
- Jara
- Jaypur
- Jhankarpali
- Jharmunda
- Jhikjhiki
- Kahenmunda
- Kamgoan
- Kanakbira
- Kandiapali
- Karlajori
- Karlakhai
- Kasipali
- Kelendapali
- Kenduguria
- Kesaipali
- Khajuria
- Khaliapali
- Kharmora
- Kharsal
- Khirat
- Kuisira
- Kultapali
- Kushanpuri
- Latipali
- Mahada
- Mahulpali
- Mendhapali
- Mulbar
- Murumkel
- Nalichuan
- Narangapur
- Nilji
- Nuagarh
- Pandakipali
- Pandaritarai
- Raisobha
- Rautpada
- Runipali
- Rusipali
- Samardarha
- Saradhapali
- Sirabahal
- Sirapali
- Sukuda
- Sukudadanbirti
- Sulusulia
- Tala
- Talpali
- Tarakana
- Tejagula
- Temren
- Tukurla
- Udhaipali
- Urdduna
Tehsil
Gram Panchayat
Communication
Bhatli is only 18 km by road from the district headquarter and well connected by state highway.
Temple
Dadhibaman temple
It is a temple of god dadhibaman, incarnation of lord Vishnu.
BhatliShyam Temple
It is temple of Baba Shyam. It is second in all in India of its type.[7]
Place of Attraction
Near to Bhatli is Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.