Baghadungri - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Baghadungri is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Asttagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghadungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghadungri is 423713. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Baghadungri

As per Census 2011, Baghadungri village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 681 males and 685 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baghadungri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baghadungri

Baghadungri 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 Baghadungri

Baghadungri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Baghadungri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Baghadungri is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghadungri

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

Health Facilities in Baghadungri

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

FAQs about Baghadungri