Baiganapal - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Baiganapal is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baiganapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baiganapal is 402446. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Baiganapal 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 Baiganapal

As per Census 2011, Baiganapal village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 176 males and 178 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baiganapal

Baiganapal 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 Baiganapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baiganapal. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Baiganapal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baiganapal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baiganapal

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

Health Facilities in Baiganapal

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

FAQs about Baiganapal