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

As per Census 2011, Begana village has a total population of 1,755 people, consisting of 916 males and 839 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,227 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 293 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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