Bhagattola - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Bhagattola is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Malidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagattola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagattola is 384227. The village covers a total geographical area of 1667 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bhagattola 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 Bhagattola

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagattola village had a total population of 2,841 people, including 1,388 males and 1,453 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.51%, with male literacy at 65.80% and female literacy at 51.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 404, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,326.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagattola

Bhagattola 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 Bhagattola

Bhagattola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bhagattola is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bhagattola is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagattola

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

Health Facilities in Bhagattola

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

FAQs about Bhagattola