Basudevpur - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Basudevpur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Basudebapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudevpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudevpur is 412766. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Basudevpur 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 Basudevpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basudevpur village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 512 males and 613 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,197 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.55%, with male literacy at 62.72% and female literacy at 37.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudevpur

Basudevpur 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 Basudevpur

Basudevpur 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 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Basudevpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Basudevpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudevpur

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

Health Facilities in Basudevpur

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

FAQs about Basudevpur