Bagchuan - Kotpad, Koraput

Bagchuan is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chitra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagchuan is 428193. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bagchuan 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 Bagchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Bagchuan village had a total population of 415 people, including 205 males and 210 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.46%, with male literacy at 64.57% and female literacy at 28.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagchuan

Bagchuan 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 Bagchuan

Public transport in the Bagchuan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bagchuan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bagchuan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagchuan

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

Health Facilities in Bagchuan

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

FAQs about Bagchuan