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 Rajesh Chandra Padhi 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.And again continuously in 2020,2021 and 2022. 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 TempleRatha-Yatra in Puri. It is not only famous in the whole Bargarh District, but also in entire western odisha. Local devotee comes with enthusiasm and pay tribute by pulling the ratha to the Rathadanda Padia. Bhatli is also known as Srikhetera of paschim odisha. To witness the Ratha Yatra devotees comes in large numbers. On the 10th day the Bahuda Yatra is also celebrated, again in accordance with Ratha Yatra in Puri.
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
Also This area is famous for the giri Gobardhan Puja of KUISIRA Village.
Administration
Bhatli is one of the block of 314 developmental blocks 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 governance pattern of India. Its district headquarters is in Bargarh.
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