Bam

Bam is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Achutapur is the gram panchayat of Bam village.

Here you can discover what makes Bam unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Bam’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 Bam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bam is 409328. The village spans a total geographical area of 66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752110. Konark is nearest town to Bam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bam 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 Kakatpur 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 Bam

Population of Bam

According to the 2011 Census, Bam has a total population of about 522, with approximately 289 males and 233 females. The sex ratio is around 806 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 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 83.14%, with male literacy at about 86.85% and female literacy near 78.54%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bam

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

Nearby Villages of Bam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bam