Bhatli


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. 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

. It is the only college of the town.
Boys High School for Boys.
Satihari Girls School for girls.
Nivedita Public School
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. 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.

[Phalguna Mela]

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 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, 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

Current MLA is Susanta Singh

Community Development Block

It is the block headquarter of 84 villages.

List of villages

  1. Amlipali
  2. Badamlipali
  3. Badapali
  4. Badmal
  5. Banjipali
  6. Baratunda
  7. Baulsingha
  8. Beherapali
  9. Bhadigoan
  10. Bhatli
  11. Bhinjetora
  12. Bhojpuri
  13. Bichhuan
  14. Bisalpali
  15. Chadeigan
  16. Chorgrindola
  17. Dablang
  18. Deultunda
  19. Dumalpali
  20. Gaurgaon
  21. Gopalpur
  22. Gourpali
  23. Haladipali
  24. Halanda
  25. Halupali
  26. Harasankri
  27. Hatisar
  28. Jadamunda
  29. Jagatipali
  30. Jampali
  31. Jara
  32. Jaypur
  33. Jhankarpali
  34. Jharmunda
  35. Jhikjhiki
  36. Kahenmunda
  37. Kamgoan
  38. Kanakbira
  39. Kandiapali
  40. Karlajori
  41. Karlakhai
  42. Kasipali
  43. Kelendapali
  44. Kenduguria
  45. Kesaipali
  46. Khajuria
  47. Khaliapali
  48. Kharmora
  49. Kharsal
  50. Khirat
  51. Kuisira
  52. Kultapali
  53. Kushanpuri
  54. Latipali
  55. Mahada
  56. Mahulpali
  57. Mendhapali
  58. Mulbar
  59. Murumkel
  60. Nalichuan
  61. Narangapur
  62. Nilji
  63. Nuagarh
  64. Pandakipali
  65. Pandaritarai
  66. Raisobha
  67. Rautpada
  68. Runipali
  69. Rusipali
  70. Samardarha
  71. Saradhapali
  72. Sirabahal
  73. Sirapali
  74. Sukuda
  75. Sukudadanbirti
  76. Sulusulia
  77. Tala
  78. Talpali
  79. Tarakana
  80. Tejagula
  81. Temren
  82. Tukurla
  83. Udhaipali
  84. 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.

Place of Attraction

Near to Bhatli is Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.