Bhatli | |
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Rurban | |
Location in Odisha, India | |
Coordinates: 21°27′51″N 83°32′43″E / 21.46409°N 83.545189°ECoordinates: 21°27′51″N 83°32′43″E / 21.46409°N 83.545189°E | |
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
District | Bargarh |
Languages | |
• Official | (Koshali language) |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 768030 |
Bhatli is a town in Bargarh district, Odisha.
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.
Dadhibaman College, Bhatli (Affiliated to Sambalpur University.It is the only college of the town.
Boys High School for Boys.
Satihari Girls School for girls.
Nivedita Public School (CBSE).
Major employment source of people, is agricultural activities.A significant population of weaver community is engage in Handloom activities, producing famous sambalpuri saree.
State Government Community Health Centre is providing primary health service to this area. Navjeeban Chikistalaya Headed by Dr Sunil Acharya, is the only private hospital serving the Bhatli locality. NGO like Abhyudaya is working for sustainable health care by alternative remedies. These organizations creates awareness on harmful effects of chemical farming, poisoning food system and water.
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.