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

As per Census 2011, Binjhua village has a total population of 3,780 people, consisting of 1,974 males and 1,806 females. The village has 886 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,431 literate and 1,349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 713 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7801,9741,806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471247224
Scheduled Castes (SC)267140127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)713387326
Literate Population2,4311,479952
Illiterate Population1,349495854

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunaposiNorth1.61 km
KankiSouth-East1.81 km
JaldihaWest2.14 km
BagdegaSouth-West2.17 km
NischintapurNorth-West2.28 km
PatuaNorth-East2.68 km
NarendraposiSouth-East2.75 km
JhadganSouth-West2.91 km
DharamdihiNorth3.11 km
SandalimaNorth-West3.21 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Binjhua

Where is Binjhua located?

Binjhua village is located in Bahalda Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Binjhua?

The Gram Panchayat of Binjhua is Kanki.

What is the pincode of Binjhua?

The pincode of Binjhua is 757046.

What is the population of Binjhua?

Binjhua has a total population of 3,780, including 1,974 males and 1,806 females.

How many households are there in Binjhua?

There are 886 households in Binjhua.

What is the literacy rate in Binjhua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Binjhua is 64.31%. Male literacy is 74.92% and female literacy is 52.71%.