Begunia - Jaleswar, Balasore

Begunia is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Raibania and around 71 km from Baleshwar. Shyamnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunia is 391385. The village covers a total geographical area of 814 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Jaleswar 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 2,424 people, consisting of 1,207 males and 1,217 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,232 literate and 1,192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 298 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Begunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Begunia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Begunia is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. 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