Sagunbhadi - Belpara, Balangir

Sagunbhadi is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bharuapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagunbhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagunbhadi is 420961. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sagunbhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Sagunbhadi village had a total population of 473 people, including 224 males and 249 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 76.88% and female literacy at 41.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sagunbhadi

Sagunbhadi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sagunbhadi

Sagunbhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Sagunbhadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sagunbhadi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagunbhadi

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

Health Facilities in Sagunbhadi

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

FAQs about Sagunbhadi