Bandhakani - Pallahara, Angul

Bandhakani is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Khamar and around 90 km from Anugul . Karadapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhakani is 403581. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bandhakani

As per Census 2011, Bandhakani village has a total population of 781 people, consisting of 399 males and 382 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhakani

Bandhakani 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 Bandhakani

Bandhakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Bandhakani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bandhakani is about 90 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 Bandhakani

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

Health Facilities in Bandhakani

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

FAQs about Bandhakani