Babejore - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Babejore is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tundala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babejore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babejore is 422286. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Babejore

As per Census 2011, Babejore village has a total population of 393 people, consisting of 205 males and 188 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population393205188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553322
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1588276
Literate Population21212686
Illiterate Population18179102

Nearby Villages of Babejore

Babejore 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandhapadaNorth-West1.06 km
KhajurpadaWest1.16 km
KendubahaliEast1.25 km
ThapenSouth1.57 km
Kulihari GumphaNorth1.97 km
KhairamalSouth-East2.52 km
TundalaNorth-West2.54 km
HatikhojNorth-East2.81 km
SiletpadaNorth2.98 km
RajapadaNorth3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babejore

Babejore 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 Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Babejore is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Babejore is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babejore

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Babejore

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Babejore

Where is Babejore located?

Babejore village is located in Kesinga Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babejore?

The Gram Panchayat of Babejore is Tundala.

What is the pincode of Babejore?

The pincode of Babejore is 766012.

What is the population of Babejore?

Babejore has a total population of 393, including 205 males and 188 females.

How many households are there in Babejore?

There are 90 households in Babejore.

What is the literacy rate in Babejore?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babejore is 53.94%. Male literacy is 61.46% and female literacy is 45.74%.