Bangarakuan - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Bangarakuan is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangarakuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangarakuan is 395616. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bangarakuan

According to the 2011 Census, Bangarakuan village had a total population of 895 people, including 451 males and 444 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.45%, with male literacy at 98.22% and female literacy at 88.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangarakuan

Bangarakuan 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 Bangarakuan

Bangarakuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bangarakuan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bangarakuan is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangarakuan

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

Health Facilities in Bangarakuan

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

FAQs about Bangarakuan