Beghari - Astaranga, Puri

Beghari is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Alasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beghari is 409215. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Beghari

According to the 2011 Census, Beghari village had a total population of 450 people, including 221 males and 229 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.27%, with male literacy at 89.76% and female literacy at 68.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Beghari

Beghari 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 Beghari

Beghari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Beghari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Beghari is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beghari

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

Health Facilities in Beghari

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

FAQs about Beghari