Bhuguda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Bhuguda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kuliposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuguda is 384915. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Bhuguda 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 Bhuguda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuguda village had a total population of 640 people, including 308 males and 332 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 73.64% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuguda

Bhuguda 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 Bhuguda

Bhuguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bhuguda is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bhuguda is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuguda

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

Health Facilities in Bhuguda

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

FAQs about Bhuguda