Baunsagada - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Baunsagada is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Baunsagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsagada is 406784. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Baunsagada

As per Census 2011, Baunsagada village has a total population of 1,437 people, consisting of 771 males and 666 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,036 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,437771666
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18110675
Scheduled Castes (SC)234126108
Literate Population1,036580456
Illiterate Population401191210

Nearby Villages of Baunsagada

Baunsagada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BajrakotaSouth1.79 km
BilagadiaEast2.20 km
KakalamaWest2.28 km
SrikrushnapurSouth2.40 km
KhetribarapurSouth-East2.47 km
KodalpaliNorth2.65 km
KankiaNorth-East2.77 km
LunisahiSouth-West2.86 km
ChhanchuniaNorth-West2.95 km
BaramulaEast3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baunsagada

Baunsagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Baunsagada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsagada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Baunsagada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baunsagada

Where is Baunsagada located?

Baunsagada village is located in Ranapur Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baunsagada?

The Gram Panchayat of Baunsagada is Baunsagarh.

What is the pincode of Baunsagada?

The pincode of Baunsagada is 752026.

What is the population of Baunsagada?

Baunsagada has a total population of 1,437, including 771 males and 666 females.

How many households are there in Baunsagada?

There are 304 households in Baunsagada.

What is the literacy rate in Baunsagada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baunsagada is 72.09%. Male literacy is 75.23% and female literacy is 68.47%.