Bagjharan - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bagjharan is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Maharapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagjharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagjharan is 420727. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Bagjharan 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 Bagjharan

According to the 2011 Census, Bagjharan village had a total population of 732 people, including 375 males and 357 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.59%, with male literacy at 57.64% and female literacy at 35.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagjharan

Bagjharan 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 Bagjharan

Bagjharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bagjharan is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bagjharan is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagjharan

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

Health Facilities in Bagjharan

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

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