Bendra - Agalpur, Balangir

Bendra is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Loisinga and around 27 km from Balangir. Bendra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendra is 419915. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bendra

According to the 2011 Census, Bendra village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 672 males and 601 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.27%, with male literacy at 71.24% and female literacy at 47.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Bendra

Bendra 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 Bendra

Bendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Bendra is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bendra is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bendra

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

Health Facilities in Bendra

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

FAQs about Bendra