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

As per Census 2011, Bagdafa village has a total population of 121 people, consisting of 55 males and 66 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 51 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagdafa are given below:

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:

FAQs about Bagdafa