Bagasola - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Bagasola is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Gurandi and around 15 km from Paralakhemundi. Bagasola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagasola is 414709. The village covers a total geographical area of 666 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bagasola

According to the 2011 Census, Bagasola village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 906 males and 929 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 70.68% and female literacy at 45.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagasola

Bagasola 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 Bagasola

Bagasola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Bagasola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bagasola is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagasola

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

Health Facilities in Bagasola

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

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