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

As per Census 2011, Begunia village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 675 males and 602 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 924 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,277675602
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1788296
Scheduled Castes (SC)228113115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291910
Literate Population924534390
Illiterate Population353141212

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DardiaSouth-West1.61 km
PanapanaNorth1.78 km
GunudaNorth1.83 km
SarasatiaEast1.99 km
SathiSouth2.02 km
SibpuraNorth-West2.02 km
BasulipurWest2.26 km
ChaksomanathpurNorth2.31 km
KamaripurSouth-West2.74 km
BishnuchakNorth-West2.78 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Begunia

Where is Begunia located?

Begunia village is located in Bahanaga Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Begunia?

The Gram Panchayat of Begunia is Ranapana.

What is the pincode of Begunia?

The pincode of Begunia is 756043.

What is the population of Begunia?

Begunia has a total population of 1,277, including 675 males and 602 females.

How many households are there in Begunia?

There are 295 households in Begunia.

What is the literacy rate in Begunia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Begunia is 72.36%. Male literacy is 79.11% and female literacy is 64.78%.