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

As per Census 2011, Bam village has a total population of 2,185 people, consisting of 1,099 males and 1,086 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,224 literate and 961 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 928 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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