Begunia Village Overview
Begunia is a village in Nilagiri tehsil of Baleshwar district, Odisha. It lies about 14 km from Nilagiri tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Baleshwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Begunia village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Begunia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunia is 393111. The village covers a geographical area of 277 hectares and has a pincode of 756020. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Begunia
Population & Demographics of Begunia
This section provides population and demographic details of Begunia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,772 | 886 | 886 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 292 | 147 | 145 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 383 | 183 | 200 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 784 | 385 | 399 |
| Literate Population | 1,001 | 574 | 427 |
| Illiterate Population | 771 | 312 | 459 |
Key population details of Begunia village are given below:
- Begunia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,772, including approximately 886 males and 886 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 383 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 784 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Begunia village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.49%.
- There are around 461 households in Begunia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Begunia
Transport facilities help residents of Begunia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Begunia
The following villages are located close to Begunia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Begunia
- Where is Begunia located?
- Begunia village is located in Nilagiri Tehsil, Baleshwar district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Begunia?
- Begunia is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Begunia?
- The pincode of Begunia is 756020.
- What is the population of Begunia?
- Begunia has a total population of 1,772, including 886 males and 886 females.
- How many households are there in Begunia?
- There are 461 households in Begunia.
- What is the literacy rate in Begunia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Begunia is 56.49%. Male literacy is 64.79% and female literacy is 48.19%.