Baunsadiha - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Baunsadiha is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bharandia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsadiha is 389047. The village covers a total geographical area of 426 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Baunsadiha

As per Census 2011, Baunsadiha village has a total population of 1,611 people, consisting of 755 males and 856 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,361 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunsadiha

Baunsadiha 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 Baunsadiha

Baunsadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baunsadiha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baunsadiha is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsadiha

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

Health Facilities in Baunsadiha

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

FAQs about Baunsadiha