Bangra - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Bangra is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bangara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangra is 390792. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 757074 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bangra

According to the 2011 Census, Bangra village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 652 males and 691 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.03%, with male literacy at 69.43% and female literacy at 43.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,036.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangra

Bangra 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 Bangra

Bangra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bangra is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bangra is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangra

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

Health Facilities in Bangra

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

FAQs about Bangra