Baiganbud - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Baiganbud is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Babuchhipidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baiganbud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baiganbud is 381154. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Baiganbud

According to the 2011 Census, Baiganbud village had a total population of 524 people, including 266 males and 258 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.18%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 56.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Baiganbud

Baiganbud 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 Baiganbud

Baiganbud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Baiganbud is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baiganbud

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

Health Facilities in Baiganbud

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

FAQs about Baiganbud