Baunsakantia - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Baunsakantia is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Muruda and around 26 km from Baripada. Godia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsakantia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsakantia is 389949. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Baunsakantia

As per Census 2011, Baunsakantia village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 276 males and 317 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,148 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 346 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunsakantia

Baunsakantia 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 Baunsakantia

Baunsakantia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Baunsakantia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baunsakantia is about 26 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 Baunsakantia

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

Health Facilities in Baunsakantia

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

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