Bodara - Kishannagar, Cuttack

Bodara is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Manapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodara is 399981. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 754298 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bodara

As per Census 2011, Bodara village has a total population of 1,309 people, consisting of 626 males and 683 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,309626683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447074
Scheduled Castes (SC)310147163
Literate Population959497462
Illiterate Population350129221

Nearby Villages of Bodara

Bodara 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)
KantuarSouth-East1.23 km
AinipurNorth-West1.45 km
BrahmanbhuinNorth-East1.49 km
SainporuanNorth1.50 km
KosalaSouth-West1.55 km
SiuliWest1.69 km
SudubhuinEast1.80 km
SadhusahiNorth-East1.82 km
KanpurNorth1.88 km
ParamanandapurNorth-West2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodara

Public transport in the Bodara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raghunathpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Bodara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Bodara is about 35 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 Bodara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bodara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bodara

Where is Bodara located?

Bodara village is located in Kishannagar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bodara is Manapur.

What is the pincode of Bodara?

The pincode of Bodara is 754298.

What is the population of Bodara?

Bodara has a total population of 1,309, including 626 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Bodara?

There are 301 households in Bodara.

What is the literacy rate in Bodara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodara is 73.26%. Male literacy is 79.39% and female literacy is 67.64%.