Baigantali - Kanas, Puri

Baigantali is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Satyabadi and around 45 km from Puri. Bokanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baigantali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigantali is 409589. The village covers a total geographical area of 37 hectares and falls under the 752019 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Baigantali

According to the 2011 Census, Baigantali village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 627 males and 609 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Baigantali

Baigantali is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Baigantali

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baigantali. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Baigantali.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Baigantali is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Baigantali is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baigantali

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

Health Facilities in Baigantali

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

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