Bandhapara - Saintala, Balangir

Bandhapara is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Budabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhapara is 421138. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bandhapara

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhapara village had a total population of 278 people, including 136 males and 142 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.54%, with male literacy at 70.94% and female literacy at 47.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhapara

Bandhapara 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 Bandhapara

Bandhapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bandhapara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bandhapara is about 40 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 Bandhapara

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

Health Facilities in Bandhapara

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

FAQs about Bandhapara