Bodigan

Bodigan is a village located in Bhairabsingipur tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairabsingipur (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Bodigam is the gram panchayat of Bodigan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bodigan unique in its vibrant Bhairabsingipur-Koraput region. You’ll see Bodigan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bodigan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bodigan is 428297. The village spans a total geographical area of 356 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764057. Sunabeda is nearest town to Bodigan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bodigan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bodigan

Population of Bodigan

According to the 2011 Census, Bodigan has a total population of about 1,356, with approximately 691 males and 665 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 192 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 150 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 635. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.53%, with male literacy at about 46.02% and female literacy near 32.78%. There are around 328 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bodigan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bodigan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bodigan. As per the 2011 stats, Bodigan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bodigan

Knowing the nearby villages of Bodigan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bodigan.

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