Badgurjibhata - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Badgurjibhata is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaparakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgurjibhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgurjibhata is 420780. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Badgurjibhata 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 Badgurjibhata

According to the 2011 Census, Badgurjibhata village had a total population of 770 people, including 401 males and 369 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 62.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Badgurjibhata

Badgurjibhata 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 Badgurjibhata

Badgurjibhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Badgurjibhata is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Badgurjibhata is about 72 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 Badgurjibhata

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

Health Facilities in Badgurjibhata

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

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