Bender - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bender is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bender village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bender is 420799. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bender 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 Bender

According to the 2011 Census, Bender village had a total population of 1,220 people, including 613 males and 607 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.28%, with male literacy at 60.12% and female literacy at 38.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Bender

Bender 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 Bender

Bender is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bender is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bender is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bender

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

Health Facilities in Bender

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

FAQs about Bender