Begunia

Begunia is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Bodapur is the gram panchayat of Begunia village.

Here you can discover what makes Begunia unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Begunia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Begunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Begunia is 409426. The village spans a total geographical area of 229 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752110. Konark is nearest town to Begunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Begunia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Begunia

Population of Begunia

According to the 2011 Census, Begunia has a total population of about 2,391, with approximately 1,281 males and 1,110 females. The sex ratio is around 866 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 233 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,029 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.98%, with male literacy at about 77.75% and female literacy near 65.32%. There are around 558 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Begunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Begunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Begunia. As per the 2011 stats, Begunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Begunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Begunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Begunia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Begunia