Bamaraj - Ulunda, Sonepur

Bamaraj is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Biramaharajpur and around 22 km from Subarnapur. Kadodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamaraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamaraj is 419302. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bamaraj

According to the 2011 Census, Bamaraj village had a total population of 613 people, including 309 males and 304 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 91.19% and female literacy at 72.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamaraj

Bamaraj 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 Bamaraj

Bamaraj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bamaraj is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bamaraj is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamaraj

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

Health Facilities in Bamaraj

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

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