Bagada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Bagada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada-dumula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagada is 412861. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bagada

According to the 2011 Census, Bagada village had a total population of 742 people, including 366 males and 376 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.13%, with male literacy at 87.00% and female literacy at 60.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagada

Bagada 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 Bagada

Bagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bagada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bagada 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 Bagada

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

Health Facilities in Bagada

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

FAQs about Bagada