Babunuagaon - Banei, Sundargarh

Babunuagaon is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kendrikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babunuagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babunuagaon is 385108. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Babunuagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Babunuagaon village had a total population of 695 people, including 345 males and 350 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Babunuagaon

Babunuagaon 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 Babunuagaon

Babunuagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Babunuagaon is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Babunuagaon is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babunuagaon

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

Health Facilities in Babunuagaon

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

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