Brahmuniaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Brahmuniaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Kotpad and around 63 km from Koraput. Jujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmuniaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmuniaguda is 428136. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Brahmuniaguda 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 Brahmuniaguda

As per Census 2011, Brahmuniaguda village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 334 males and 348 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 636 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population682334348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316665
Scheduled Castes (SC)22913
Scheduled Tribes (ST)636312324
Literate Population27318192
Illiterate Population409153256

Nearby Villages of Brahmuniaguda

Brahmuniaguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BairagipadarNorth1.44 km
ChitraWest1.45 km
DabagamEast2.32 km
HaldigundiNorth-West2.60 km
KurmakoteSouth-East2.75 km
MakaputSouth3.08 km
Nuagam (nuaguda)North-East3.26 km
DhaandapalaEast3.33 km
SoshahandiNorth-East3.69 km
KuagamSouth4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmuniaguda

Brahmuniaguda 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 18.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Brahmuniaguda is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Brahmuniaguda is about 63 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 Brahmuniaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brahmuniaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Brahmuniaguda

Where is Brahmuniaguda located?

Brahmuniaguda village is located in Boriguma Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmuniaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmuniaguda is Jujhari.

What is the pincode of Brahmuniaguda?

The pincode of Brahmuniaguda is 764058.

What is the population of Brahmuniaguda?

Brahmuniaguda has a total population of 682, including 334 males and 348 females.

How many households are there in Brahmuniaguda?

There are 156 households in Brahmuniaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmuniaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmuniaguda is 40.03%. Male literacy is 54.19% and female literacy is 26.44%.