Begunia - Bahanaga, Balasore

Begunia is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Soro and around 22 km from Baleshwar. Ranapana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunia is 393898. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Begunia

According to the 2011 Census, Begunia village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 675 males and 602 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.08%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 77.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Begunia

Begunia 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 Begunia

Public transport in the Begunia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Begunia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Begunia is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begunia

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

Health Facilities in Begunia

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

FAQs about Begunia