Korigan - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Korigan is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korigan is 394556. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Korigan 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 Korigan

According to the 2011 Census, Korigan village had a total population of 2,816 people, including 1,404 males and 1,412 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.49%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Korigan

Korigan 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 Korigan

Korigan 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 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Korigan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Korigan is about 30 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 Korigan

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

Health Facilities in Korigan

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

FAQs about Korigan