Brahmagiri - Brahmagiri, Puri

Brahmagiri is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Brahmagiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmagiri is 409994. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Brahmagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmagiri village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,219 males and 1,234 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.43%, with male literacy at 92.36% and female literacy at 80.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmagiri

Brahmagiri 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 Brahmagiri

Brahmagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jankidaipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Brahmagiri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Brahmagiri is about 20 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 Brahmagiri

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

Health Facilities in Brahmagiri

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

FAQs about Brahmagiri