Bangan - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Bangan is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ufalgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangan is 389903. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bangan 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 Bangan

According to the 2011 Census, Bangan village had a total population of 392 people, including 193 males and 199 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.91%, with male literacy at 77.46% and female literacy at 64.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangan

Bangan 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 Bangan

Bangan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bangan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bangan is about 20 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 Bangan

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

Health Facilities in Bangan

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

FAQs about Bangan