Baunar - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Baunar is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Badapalaspal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunar is 386754. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Daitari is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Baunar

As per Census 2011, Baunar village has a total population of 99 people, consisting of 48 males and 51 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunar

Baunar 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 Baunar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baunar. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, 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 Daitari to Baunar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baunar is about 40 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 Baunar

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

Health Facilities in Baunar

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

FAQs about Baunar