Bholagadia - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Bholagadia is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Koliana and around 15 km from Baripada. Balidiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholagadia is 389402. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bholagadia

As per Census 2011, Bholagadia village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 491 males and 489 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 657 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholagadia

Bholagadia 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 Bholagadia

Bholagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bholagadia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bholagadia is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bholagadia

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

Health Facilities in Bholagadia

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

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