Baghachema - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Baghachema is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dasmanthpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghachema village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghachema is 428444. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baghachema

According to the 2011 Census, Baghachema village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 456 males and 590 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,294 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.17%, with male literacy at 54.09% and female literacy at 36.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghachema

Baghachema 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 Baghachema

Baghachema is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Baghachema is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Baghachema is about 58 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 Baghachema

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

Health Facilities in Baghachema

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

FAQs about Baghachema