Begunia village, Bansada block | Pincode 756129

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Begunia is a village in Bansada mandal, Bhadrak district, Odisha. It has a population of 977 across 206 households with a literacy rate of 68.4%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DILLIP KUMAR ROUT

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LGD code: 395562
Pincode: 756129
Post office: Ghanteswar
Population: 977
Households: 206
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 257
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 31 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 40 km
Distance to Kolkata: 400 km
Nearest railway station: Begunia · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government hospital Podadiha · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Begunia compares

By population, Begunia ranks #30 of 87 villages in Bansada mandal.

Literacy rate

68.4%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Begunia: 68.4%
Bansada mandal: 71.3%
Bhadrak district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

931

−40 vs mandal average

Begunia: 931
Bansada mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.6 vs mandal average

Begunia: 4.7
Bansada mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Begunia at a glance

Begunia is a village of 977 people in 206 households (Census 2011) in Bansada block, Bhadrak district, Odisha, the 30th-largest of 87 villages in Bansada block. Literacy is 68%, 3 points below the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 931 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Bhadrak district centre, 3 km from Begunia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 756129, served by Ghanteswar post office; the LGD village code is 395562. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government hospital Podadiha, 8 km away. The sarpanch is DILLIP KUMAR ROUT, and the village votes in Athagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain. The population is estimated at 1,152 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Begunia · this village	977	68%	—
Begunia · Fategarh	776	74%	0 km N
Begunia · Similia	1,294	77%	0 km N
Begunia · Sahadevkhunta	—	—	0 km N
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Begunia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHADRAK
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 63
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bijayanagar
Total area (ha): 270
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 10.16

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Begunia

LGD code: 395562
Pincode: 756129
Post office: Ghanteswar
Population (Census 2011): 977
Population (projected 2026): 1,152
Households: 206
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 931
Literacy rate: 68.4%
Coordinates: 20.20128°N, 85.45242°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Cuttack
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Athagarh
Member of Parliament: Bhartruhari Mahtab
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ranendra Pratap Swain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DILLIP KUMAR ROUT
Block / Mandal: Bansada
Nearest PHC: Kalyani Poly Clinic (30.8 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bhadrak district level

Then & Now

Begunia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

977

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,152

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

206

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

243

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 977Census 2011
Households: 206Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1522026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2432026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,047MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,774MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 980NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Begunia · Bansada mandal area

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PHC· 2

Healthcare

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Government Hospital, Jagiapada
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Hospital
Ayurvedic Hospital
📍 30.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Welfare Hospital
📍 30.2 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Kalyani Poly Clinic
📍 30.8 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Kalyani Poly Clinic
📍 30.9 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Begunia

Mandal centre

Bansada · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bhadrak · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 6 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar40 kmcapital
Kolkata400 km
Hyderabad797 km
Chennai965 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBegunia3 km
Bus stopSCHOOL10 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment hospital Podadiha8 km
ATM / bankINDICASH ATM9 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum10 km
CollegeGandhi Institute for Education & Technology19 km
Police stationIRB 6th BN POLICE KHORDHA12 km

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Quick answers

People often ask about Begunia

What is the pincode of Begunia?

The pincode of Begunia, Bansada block, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756129. The post office is Ghanteswar.

Which post office delivers to Begunia?

Mail for Begunia is delivered through Ghanteswar post office, pincode 756129, in Bansada block, Bhadrak district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Begunia located?

Begunia is a village in Bansada block of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Begunia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Begunia village has a population of 977 across 206 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Begunia?

The current sarpanch of Begunia gram panchayat is DILLIP KUMAR ROUT.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Begunia in?

Begunia falls under the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Begunia in?

Begunia falls under the Athagarh assembly constituency (AC #89) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Begunia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Begunia village is 68.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Begunia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Begunia village is 931 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Begunia?

The nearest health facility to Begunia is Government Hospital, Jagiapada (~30.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Begunia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Begunia, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Begunia from Bhadrak district centre?

Begunia is approximately 27 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhadrak district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Begunia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Begunia village is 395562.

How big is Begunia compared to other villages in Bansada block?

Begunia ranks 30 of 87 villages in Bansada block by Census 2011 population (977 residents).

How far is Begunia from Bhubaneswar?

Begunia is about 40 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 52 km.

How far is Begunia from Kolkata?

Begunia is about 400 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 521 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Begunia?

Begunia is the nearest railway station to Begunia, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Begunia?

SCHOOL is the nearest bus stop to Begunia, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Begunia?

Government hospital Podadiha is the nearest hospital or health centre to Begunia, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Begunia?

INDICASH ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Begunia, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Begunia?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Begunia, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Begunia?

Begunia falls under Athagarh assembly constituency (AC 89). The sitting MLA is Ranendra Pratap Swain (BJD).

Who is the MP for Begunia?

Begunia is in Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJP).

What is the population of Begunia in 2026?

Begunia is estimated at 1,152 people in 2026, up about 18% from 977 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Begunia in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Begunia in Bhadrak district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Begunia?

DILLIP KUMAR ROUT is the sarpanch of Begunia gram panchayat, Bansada block. See the sarpanch list of Bansada block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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