Bhogra - Kutra, Sundargarh

Bhogra is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kiringsira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhogra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogra is 384157. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhogra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhogra village had a total population of 1,315 people, including 654 males and 661 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 73.45% and female literacy at 57.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,136.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogra

Bhogra 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 Bhogra

Bhogra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bhogra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bhogra is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhogra

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

Health Facilities in Bhogra

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

FAQs about Bhogra