Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Dakhinead serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) is 394497. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhandaripokhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad)

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,146 males and 1,133 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.65%, with male literacy at 90.50% and female literacy at 82.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 874, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad)

Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) 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 Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad)

Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhandari Pokhari (Dakhinbad)

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

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