Madhabandha - Chikiti, Ganjam

Madhabandha is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Nuagaon and around 37 km from Chatrapur. Pitatali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhabandha is 413089. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Madhabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Madhabandha village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 496 males and 586 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.24%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 54.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhabandha

Madhabandha 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 Madhabandha

Madhabandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Madhabandha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Madhabandha is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhabandha

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

Health Facilities in Madhabandha

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

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