Baunskona - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Baunskona is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Bisra and around 130 km from Sundargarh. Chitapedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunskona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunskona is 384451. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Baunskona

As per Census 2011, Baunskona village has a total population of 187 people, consisting of 91 males and 96 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1879196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311615
Scheduled Tribes (ST)843945
Literate Population533914
Illiterate Population1345282

Nearby Villages of Baunskona

Baunskona 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BankiWest1.19 km
GainjoreSouth1.81 km
ChitapediNorth-West2.58 km
PitalNorth2.64 km
KatepurSouth-West2.91 km
GadabuduNorth3.47 km
BinjuEast3.66 km
ChataWest3.72 km
BisiruleSouth3.88 km
BunumdaEast4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baunskona

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baunskona. The nearest railway station is Nuagaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Baunskona is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Baunskona is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunskona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baunskona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baunskona

Where is Baunskona located?

Baunskona village is located in Biramitrapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baunskona?

The Gram Panchayat of Baunskona is Chitapedi.

What is the pincode of Baunskona?

The pincode of Baunskona is 770036.

What is the population of Baunskona?

Baunskona has a total population of 187, including 91 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Baunskona?

There are 37 households in Baunskona.

What is the literacy rate in Baunskona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baunskona is 28.34%. Male literacy is 42.86% and female literacy is 14.58%.