Baunsapal - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Baunsapal is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baunsapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsapal is 402342. The village covers a total geographical area of 931 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baunsapal

According to the 2011 Census, Baunsapal village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 855 males and 829 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baunsapal

Baunsapal 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 Baunsapal

Baunsapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindol Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Baunsapal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baunsapal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsapal

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

Health Facilities in Baunsapal

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

FAQs about Baunsapal