Bandhapathar - Harabhanga, Boudh

Bandhapathar is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Baudh Sadar and around 9 km from Baudh. Bandhapathar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhapathar is 418368. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 762026 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bandhapathar

As per Census 2011, Bandhapathar village has a total population of 1,726 people, consisting of 866 males and 860 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,060 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 454 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,726866860
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238120118
Scheduled Castes (SC)454231223
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1147
Literate Population1,060612448
Illiterate Population666254412

Nearby Villages of Bandhapathar

Bandhapathar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudapadaSouth-East1.36 km
LambakaniNorth-West1.36 km
BasantabahalSouth-West1.79 km
NakuanaliWest1.84 km
IchhapurNorth-East2.05 km
ChhataniakataNorth-East2.06 km
BadhigamNorth-West2.25 km
KulimundaSouth-West2.70 km
SaliganNorth2.74 km
OlandaWest2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhapathar

Bandhapathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Bandhapathar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Bandhapathar is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhapathar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandhapathar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bandhapathar

Where is Bandhapathar located?

Bandhapathar village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandhapathar?

Bandhapathar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandhapathar?

The pincode of Bandhapathar is 762026.

What is the population of Bandhapathar?

Bandhapathar has a total population of 1,726, including 866 males and 860 females.

How many households are there in Bandhapathar?

There are 469 households in Bandhapathar.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhapathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhapathar is 61.41%. Male literacy is 70.67% and female literacy is 52.09%.