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

As per Census 2011, Bagasola village has a total population of 1,835 people, consisting of 906 males and 929 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,835906929
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610185
Scheduled Castes (SC)310157153
Literate Population957569388
Illiterate Population878337541

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamadhenuNorth-East1.62 km
AgarakhandiSouth-East1.82 km
UppaladaNorth1.96 km
SaradhapurSouth-East2.33 km
SubhadranarayandeopetaEast2.42 km
LingipurNorth-East2.45 km
PatikotaWest2.51 km
KosamalaSouth2.90 km
BiranarayanpurEast2.94 km
GajapatinagarSouth-East2.96 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bagasola

Where is Bagasola located?

Bagasola village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagasola?

Bagasola is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bagasola?

The pincode of Bagasola is 761211.

What is the population of Bagasola?

Bagasola has a total population of 1,835, including 906 males and 929 females.

How many households are there in Bagasola?

There are 433 households in Bagasola.

What is the literacy rate in Bagasola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagasola is 52.15%. Male literacy is 62.80% and female literacy is 41.77%.