Begunia - Bhapur, Nayagarh

Begunia is a village situated in the Bhapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Fategarh and around 41 km from Nayagarh . Golapokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunia is 406181. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 752063 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Begunia

According to the 2011 Census, Begunia village had a total population of 776 people, including 391 males and 385 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.07%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 74.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Begunia

Begunia 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 Begunia

Begunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Begunia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Begunia is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begunia

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

Health Facilities in Begunia

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

FAQs about Begunia