Baunsdiha - Bhograi, Balasore

Baunsdiha is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Kamarda and around 85 km from Baleshwar. Bausadiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsdiha is 391878. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Baunsdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Baunsdiha village had a total population of 1,500 people, including 768 males and 732 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.57%, with male literacy at 92.99% and female literacy at 75.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunsdiha

Baunsdiha 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 Baunsdiha

Baunsdiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Baunsdiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Baunsdiha is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsdiha

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

Health Facilities in Baunsdiha

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

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