Baghia

Baghia is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 91km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Ghantapada is the gram panchayat of Baghia village.

Here you can discover what makes Baghia unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Baghia’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 Baghia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baghia is 417783. The village spans a total geographical area of 82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Balangir is nearest town to Baghia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baghia 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 Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baghia

Population of Baghia

According to the 2011 Census, Baghia has a total population of about 149, with approximately 76 males and 73 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 139. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.76%, with male literacy at about 78.95% and female literacy near 47.95%. There are around 37 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baghia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baghia

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

Nearby Villages of Baghia

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

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