Bagdega - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Bagdega is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdega is 387516. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bagdega

According to the 2011 Census, Bagdega village had a total population of 930 people, including 467 males and 463 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagdega

Bagdega 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 Bagdega

Bagdega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bagdega is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bagdega is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagdega

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

Health Facilities in Bagdega

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

FAQs about Bagdega