Baulanga - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Baulanga is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Patapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baulanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baulanga is 397235. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Baulanga

According to the 2011 Census, Baulanga village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 738 males and 691 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 93.49% and female literacy at 83.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Baulanga

Baulanga 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 Baulanga

Baulanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Baulanga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Baulanga is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baulanga

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

Health Facilities in Baulanga

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

FAQs about Baulanga