Baghiajungle - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Baghiajungle is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Mahulpalli and around 112 km from Sambalpur. Salebhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghiajungle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghiajungle is 381471. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baghiajungle

According to the 2011 Census, Baghiajungle village had a total population of 113 people, including 68 males and 45 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 662 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 45.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghiajungle

Baghiajungle 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 Baghiajungle

Baghiajungle is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Baghiajungle is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Baghiajungle is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghiajungle

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

Health Facilities in Baghiajungle

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

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