Bagalpur - Kantapada, Cuttack

Bagalpur is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Olatapur and around 30 km from Cuttack. Bagalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagalpur is 400242. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 754002 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bagalpur

As per Census 2011, Bagalpur village has a total population of 1,775 people, consisting of 933 males and 842 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,381 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagalpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,775933842
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1589563
Scheduled Castes (SC)618315303
Literate Population1,381779602
Illiterate Population394154240

Nearby Villages of Bagalpur

Bagalpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeuliSouth-West0.99 km
SundargramNorth-West1.12 km
PadhansahiSouth-East1.30 km
KuanarpurSouth1.37 km
SanapatasundarpurNorth-East1.55 km
KaijangaNorth1.70 km
ChitalpurSouth-West1.71 km
BaghuaSouth1.99 km
SisoNorth2.05 km
BadabrutiEast2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagalpur

Bagalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Bagalpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Bagalpur 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 Bagalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bagalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bagalpur

Where is Bagalpur located?

Bagalpur village is located in Kantapada Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagalpur?

Bagalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bagalpur?

The pincode of Bagalpur is 754002.

What is the population of Bagalpur?

Bagalpur has a total population of 1,775, including 933 males and 842 females.

How many households are there in Bagalpur?

There are 375 households in Bagalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bagalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagalpur is 77.80%. Male literacy is 83.49% and female literacy is 71.50%.