Brahmangaon - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Brahmangaon 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. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmangaon is 384909. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Brahmangaon 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 Brahmangaon

As per Census 2011, Brahmangaon village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 227 males and 236 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population463227236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673829
Scheduled Castes (SC)773542
Scheduled Tribes (ST)984949
Literate Population283160123
Illiterate Population18067113

Nearby Villages of Brahmangaon

Brahmangaon 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)
LaleiNorth0.57 km
AmatpaliSouth0.83 km
MadhupurEast1.51 km
SingardeiSouth-East1.53 km
TankajodaNorth1.88 km
KododihiNorth-East2.21 km
UpurdaSouth-West2.45 km
BelkudarSouth2.56 km
KurdaEast2.66 km
KhadiakudarSouth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmangaon

Public transport in the Brahmangaon 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 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Brahmangaon is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Brahmangaon 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 Brahmangaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Brahmangaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Brahmangaon 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 Brahmangaon

Where is Brahmangaon located?

Brahmangaon village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmangaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmangaon is Kurda.

What is the pincode of Brahmangaon?

The pincode of Brahmangaon is 770040.

What is the population of Brahmangaon?

Brahmangaon has a total population of 463, including 227 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Brahmangaon?

There are 112 households in Brahmangaon.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmangaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmangaon is 61.12%. Male literacy is 70.48% and female literacy is 52.12%.