Bodigan - Boriguma, Koraput

Bodigan is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 64 km from Koraput. Bodigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodigan is 428297. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bodigan

According to the 2011 Census, Bodigan village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 691 males and 665 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.05%, with male literacy at 53.99% and female literacy at 37.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodigan

Bodigan 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 Bodigan

Public transport in the Bodigan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bodigan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bodigan is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodigan

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

Health Facilities in Bodigan

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

FAQs about Bodigan