Bamur - Kishorenagar, Angul

Bamur is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kishorenagar and around 75 km from Anugul . Bomur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamur is 404635. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Bamur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamur

As per Census 2011, Bamur village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 485 males and 438 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population923485438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065650
Scheduled Castes (SC)432617
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477671
Literate Population633360273
Illiterate Population290125165

Nearby Villages of Bamur

Bamur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalabedaWest1.18 km
BairagipaliSouth-East1.48 km
NuabhangamundaNorth1.50 km
BansimundaSouth1.62 km
DangapalNorth-East1.64 km
NakatinaliSouth-West1.64 km
RengalabedaSouth-West1.66 km
DakuamundaNorth-West1.91 km
JamunaliSouth2.18 km
NabaghanapadaWest2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamur

Bamur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Bamur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bamur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bamur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bamur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bamur

Where is Bamur located?

Bamur village is located in Kishorenagar Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamur is Bomur.

What is the pincode of Bamur?

The pincode of Bamur is 759126.

What is the population of Bamur?

Bamur has a total population of 923, including 485 males and 438 females.

How many households are there in Bamur?

There are 226 households in Bamur.

What is the literacy rate in Bamur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamur is 68.58%. Male literacy is 74.23% and female literacy is 62.33%.