Boring - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Boring is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boring village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boring is 389027. The village covers a total geographical area of 560 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Boring 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 Boring

According to the 2011 Census, Boring village had a total population of 970 people, including 489 males and 481 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 78.10% and female literacy at 50.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Boring

Boring 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 Boring

Boring 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 Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Boring is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Boring is about 12 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 Boring

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

Health Facilities in Boring

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

FAQs about Boring