Bagpur - Narala, Kalahandi

Bagpur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bagpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagpur is 422731. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bagpur 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 Bagpur

As per Census 2011, Bagpur village has a total population of 903 people, consisting of 474 males and 429 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagpur

Bagpur 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 Bagpur

Bagpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela 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 Madanpur Rampur to Bagpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bagpur is about 35 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 Bagpur

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

Health Facilities in Bagpur

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

FAQs about Bagpur