Bandupali - Bijepur, Bargarh

Bandupali is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Buromunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandupali is 380313. The village covers a total geographical area of 426 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bandupali

According to the 2011 Census, Bandupali village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 507 males and 527 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.22%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandupali

Bandupali 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 Bandupali

Bandupali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Bandupali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Bandupali is about 37 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 Bandupali

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

Health Facilities in Bandupali

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

FAQs about Bandupali