Bandhagaon - Athmallik, Angul

Bandhagaon is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Thakurgarh and around 92 km from Anugul . Ambasaramunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhagaon is 405036. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bandhagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhagaon village had a total population of 549 people, including 263 males and 286 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhagaon

Bandhagaon 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 Bandhagaon

Bandhagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Bandhagaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bandhagaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhagaon

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

Health Facilities in Bandhagaon

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

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