Baghala

Baghala is a village located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Baaghala is the gram panchayat of Baghala village.

Baghala has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Baghala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baghala is 412261. The village spans a total geographical area of 341 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761003. Purusottampur is nearest town to Baghala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baghala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khalikote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Aska Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Baghala

Below is a concise population overview of Baghala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Baghala village:

• The total population of Baghala village is around 2,131, including approximately 1,059 males and 1,072 females, with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 223 children aged 0–6 years in Baghala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Baghala village has 401 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Baghala village is about 58.14%, with male literacy at 68.65% and female literacy at 47.76%.
• There are around 452 households in Baghala village.

Connectivity of Baghala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baghala. As per the 2011 stats, Baghala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baghala

Knowing the nearby villages of Baghala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baghala.

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