Garudabandi - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Garudabandi is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garudabandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garudabandi is 402572. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Garudabandi

As per Census 2011, Garudabandi village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 476 males and 455 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garudabandi

Garudabandi 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 Garudabandi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Garudabandi. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Garudabandi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Garudabandi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garudabandi

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

Health Facilities in Garudabandi

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

FAQs about Garudabandi