Binjhua - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Binjhua is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Tiring and around 106 km from Baripada. Kanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binjhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binjhua is 387491. The village covers a total geographical area of 520 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Binjhua 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 Binjhua

According to the 2011 Census, Binjhua village had a total population of 3,780 people, including 1,974 males and 1,806 females, living in 886 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 85.64% and female literacy at 60.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Binjhua

Binjhua 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 Binjhua

Binjhua 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 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Binjhua is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Binjhua is about 106 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 Binjhua

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

Health Facilities in Binjhua

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

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