Baigadia - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Baigadia is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baigadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigadia is 394551. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Baigadia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhandaripokhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baigadia

According to the 2011 Census, Baigadia village had a total population of 299 people, including 158 males and 141 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.84%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baigadia

Baigadia 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 Baigadia

Baigadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Baigadia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Baigadia is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baigadia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baigadia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baigadia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baigadia village are given below:

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