Borigaon - Banapur, Khordha

Borigaon is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Bheteswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borigaon is 408441. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Borigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Borigaon village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 605 males and 600 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.53%, with male literacy at 85.04% and female literacy at 76.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Borigaon

Borigaon 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 Borigaon

Borigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Borigaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Borigaon is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borigaon

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

Health Facilities in Borigaon

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

FAQs about Borigaon