Begana - Bonth, Bhadrak

Begana is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Bant and around 20 km from Bhadrak. Nilak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begana is 394433. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Begana 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 Begana

According to the 2011 Census, Begana village had a total population of 634 people, including 304 males and 330 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.74%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 75.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while 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 Begana

Begana 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 Begana

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Begana. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Begana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Begana is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begana

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

Health Facilities in Begana

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

FAQs about Begana