Michhagaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Michhagaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Asttagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Michhagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Michhagaon is 423711. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Michhagaon 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 Michhagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Michhagaon village had a total population of 2,500 people, including 1,209 males and 1,291 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.96%, with male literacy at 66.00% and female literacy at 38.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Michhagaon

Michhagaon 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 Michhagaon

Michhagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Michhagaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Michhagaon is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Michhagaon

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

Health Facilities in Michhagaon

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

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