Begana - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Begana is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Patana and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Silipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begana is 385861. The village covers a total geographical area of 719 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Begana

According to the 2011 Census, Begana village had a total population of 1,755 people, including 916 males and 839 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.88%, with male literacy at 90.36% and female literacy at 70.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Begana

Begana 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 Begana

Begana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Begana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Begana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begana

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

Health Facilities in Begana

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

FAQs about Begana