Bhagamunda - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Bhagamunda is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Harichandanpur and around 53 km from Kendujhar. Bhagamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagamunda is 386784. The village covers a total geographical area of 2548 hectares and falls under the 758080 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Bhagamunda 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 Bhagamunda

As per Census 2011, Bhagamunda village has a total population of 4,907 people, consisting of 2,486 males and 2,421 females. The village has 1,092 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 763 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,874 literate and 2,033 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,780 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagamunda

Bhagamunda 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 Bhagamunda

Bhagamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bhagamunda is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhagamunda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagamunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhagamunda

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

FAQs about Bhagamunda