Bodal - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Bodal is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Sikhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodal is 398182. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bodal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bodal

According to the 2011 Census, Bodal village had a total population of 928 people, including 485 males and 443 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.82%, with male literacy at 93.96% and female literacy at 81.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodal

Bodal 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 Bodal

Public transport in the Bodal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bodal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bodal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodal

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

Health Facilities in Bodal

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

FAQs about Bodal