Begunia

Begunia is a village located in Soro tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Soro (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Ranapana is the gram panchayat of Begunia village.

Here you can discover what makes Begunia unique in its vibrant Soro-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Begunia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Begunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Begunia is 393898. The village spans a total geographical area of 163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756042. Baleshwar is nearest town to Begunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Begunia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nilgiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Begunia

Population of Begunia

According to the 2011 Census, Begunia has a total population of about 1,277, with approximately 675 males and 602 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 228 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.36%, with male literacy at about 79.11% and female literacy near 64.78%. There are around 295 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Begunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Begunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Begunia. As per the 2011 stats, Begunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Begunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Begunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Begunia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Begunia