Bagha Basa - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Bagha Basa is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Makuakateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagha Basa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagha Basa is 402517. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bagha Basa

According to the 2011 Census, Bagha Basa village had a total population of 446 people, including 217 males and 229 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 77.39% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagha Basa

Bagha Basa 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 Bagha Basa

Bagha Basa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Bagha Basa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bagha Basa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagha Basa

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

Health Facilities in Bagha Basa

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

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