Baghadangar - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Baghadangar is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghadangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghadangar is 425590. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Baghadangar

According to the 2011 Census, Baghadangar village had a total population of 175 people, including 75 males and 100 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,333 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.48%, with male literacy at 35.59% and female literacy at 16.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghadangar

Baghadangar 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 Baghadangar

Baghadangar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Baghadangar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Baghadangar is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghadangar

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

Health Facilities in Baghadangar

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

FAQs about Baghadangar