Baunsapokhari - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Baunsapokhari is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baunsa Pokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsapokhari is 403063. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Baunsapokhari

As per Census 2011, Baunsapokhari village has a total population of 644 people, consisting of 328 males and 316 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunsapokhari

Baunsapokhari 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 Baunsapokhari

Baunsapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Baunsapokhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baunsapokhari is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Baunsapokhari

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

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