Binjhagiri - Athgarh, Cuttack
Binjhagiri is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Khuntuni and around 30 km from Cuttack. Dhurusia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binjhagiri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Binjhagiri is 399235. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 754027 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Binjhagiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Binjhagiri
Binjhagiri 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Keutapada | South-East | 0.41 km |
| Bandhahata | South-West | 0.74 km |
| Jagmohanpur | South-East | 0.82 km |
| Gopalprasad | North-West | 0.89 km |
| Baudhapur | North-East | 1.11 km |
| Dhurusia | East | 1.15 km |
| Bhuinbarei | South | 1.23 km |
| Katkiasahi | South-West | 1.59 km |
| Anantapur | South-East | 1.84 km |
| Lalitabisakhapur | West | 1.92 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Binjhagiri
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Binjhagiri. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Binjhagiri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Binjhagiri 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 Binjhagiri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Binjhagiri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Binjhagiri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Binjhagiri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Binjhagiri
Where is Binjhagiri located?
Binjhagiri village is located in Athgarh Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Binjhagiri?
The Gram Panchayat of Binjhagiri is Dhurusia.
What is the pincode of Binjhagiri?
The pincode of Binjhagiri is 754027.