Bam - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Bam is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Parajang and around 80 km from Dhenkanal. Bam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bam is 402198. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bam

According to the 2011 Census, Bam village had a total population of 2,185 people, including 1,099 males and 1,086 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.40%, with male literacy at 76.40% and female literacy at 58.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 928.

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

Nearby Villages of Bam

Bam 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 Bam

Bam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Bam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bam is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bam

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

Health Facilities in Bam

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

FAQs about Bam