Bangosahi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Bangosahi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangosahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangosahi is 414778. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bangosahi

According to the 2011 Census, Bangosahi village had a total population of 258 people, including 116 males and 142 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.95%, with male literacy at 60.40% and female literacy at 30.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangosahi

Bangosahi 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 Bangosahi

Bangosahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bangosahi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bangosahi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangosahi

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

Health Facilities in Bangosahi

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

FAQs about Bangosahi