Bandupala - Muribahal, Balangir

Bandupala is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Saintala and around 60 km from Balangir. Bandupala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandupala is 421095. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bandupala

As per Census 2011, Bandupala village has a total population of 1,060 people, consisting of 541 males and 519 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 408 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandupala

Bandupala 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 Bandupala

Bandupala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bandupala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bandupala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandupala

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

Health Facilities in Bandupala

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

FAQs about Bandupala