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.

Here you can discover what makes Baghala unique in its vibrant Purusottampur-Ganjam region. You’ll see Baghala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Baghala

Population of Baghala

According to the 2011 Census, Baghala has a total population of about 2,131, with approximately 1,059 males and 1,072 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 223 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 401 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.14%, with male literacy at about 68.65% and female literacy near 47.76%. There are around 452 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baghala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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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