Bagdia - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bagdia is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sahajpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdia is 420785. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Bagdia 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 Bagdia

As per Census 2011, Bagdia village has a total population of 407 people, consisting of 194 males and 213 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 293 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagdia

Bagdia 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 Bagdia

Bagdia 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 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bagdia is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bagdia is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagdia

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

Health Facilities in Bagdia

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

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