Begunia - Nilagiri, Balasore

Begunia is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Nilagiri and around 22 km from Baleshwar. Begunia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunia is 393111. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 18 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 1,772 people, consisting of 886 males and 886 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 383 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 784 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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Begunia. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Begunia is about 18 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