Baghiatangar - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Baghiatangar is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Rairangpur and around 71 km from Baripada. Bijatala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghiatangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghiatangar is 388218. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Baghiatangar 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 Baghiatangar

According to the 2011 Census, Baghiatangar village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 622 males and 758 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 61.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,071.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghiatangar

Baghiatangar 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 Baghiatangar

Baghiatangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Baghiatangar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baghiatangar is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghiatangar

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

Health Facilities in Baghiatangar

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

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