Bagdafa - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Bagdafa is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Lipinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdafa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdafa is 382161. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bagdafa

According to the 2011 Census, Bagdafa village had a total population of 121 people, including 55 males and 66 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.31%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 58.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagdafa

Bagdafa 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 Bagdafa

Bagdafa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Bagdafa is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bagdafa 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 Bagdafa

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

Health Facilities in Bagdafa

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

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