Bholagadia - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Bholagadia is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Lupung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholagadia is 387466. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bholagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Bholagadia village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 533 males and 544 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.25%, with male literacy at 64.27% and female literacy at 33.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,037.

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

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bholagadia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bholagadia is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. 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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