Bandepadar - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bandepadar is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhandamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandepadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandepadar is 420763. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bandepadar

As per Census 2011, Bandepadar village has a total population of 824 people, consisting of 415 males and 409 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandepadar

Bandepadar 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 Bandepadar

Bandepadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bandepadar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bandepadar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandepadar

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

Health Facilities in Bandepadar

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

FAQs about Bandepadar