Bangurkela - Bisra, Sundargarh

Bangurkela is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Udusu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangurkela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangurkela is 384520. The village covers a total geographical area of 539 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Bangurkela 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 Bangurkela

According to the 2011 Census, Bangurkela village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 679 males and 654 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.31%, with male literacy at 67.65% and female literacy at 44.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,082.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangurkela

Bangurkela 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 Bangurkela

Bangurkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Link C-cabin, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bangurkela is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bangurkela is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangurkela

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

Health Facilities in Bangurkela

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

FAQs about Bangurkela