Baujanga - Darpan, Jajpur

Baujanga is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Balichandrapur and around 70 km from Jajapur . Nalipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baujanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baujanga is 401849. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Baujanga

According to the 2011 Census, Baujanga village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 754 males and 862 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 69.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Baujanga

Baujanga 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 Baujanga

Baujanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Baujanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Baujanga is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baujanga

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

Health Facilities in Baujanga

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

FAQs about Baujanga