Borguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Borguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dundeimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borguda is 423819. The village covers a total geographical area of 700 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Borguda 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 Borguda

As per Census 2011, Borguda village has a total population of 1,510 people, consisting of 738 males and 772 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 632 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 513 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Borguda

Borguda 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 Borguda

Borguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Borguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Borguda is about 37 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 Borguda

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

Health Facilities in Borguda

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

FAQs about Borguda