Bajinikanadi - Boriguma, Koraput

Bajinikanadi is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sanapori A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajinikanadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajinikanadi is 428223. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bajinikanadi

As per Census 2011, Bajinikanadi village has a total population of 806 people, consisting of 393 males and 413 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 537 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajinikanadi

Bajinikanadi 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 Bajinikanadi

Bajinikanadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bajinikanadi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bajinikanadi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajinikanadi

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

Health Facilities in Bajinikanadi

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

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