Bangu - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Bangu is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gulehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangu is 403048. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bangu

According to the 2011 Census, Bangu village had a total population of 460 people, including 229 males and 231 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 93.81% and female literacy at 77.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangu

Bangu 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 Bangu

Bangu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Bangu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bangu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangu

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

Health Facilities in Bangu

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

FAQs about Bangu