Bandareswar - Darpan, Jajpur

Bandareswar is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from Balichandrapur and around 67 km from Jajapur . Palei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandareswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandareswar is 401851. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Bandareswar

As per Census 2011, Bandareswar village has a total population of 1,915 people, consisting of 976 males and 939 females. The village has 475 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,383 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 572 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,915976939
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20311093
Scheduled Castes (SC)572290282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1637984
Literate Population1,383762621
Illiterate Population532214318

Nearby Villages of Bandareswar

Bandareswar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KesharaipurSouth-West1.13 km
PaleiEast1.19 km
BaujangaNorth-West1.30 km
MatakatpurNorth1.67 km
JuipurSouth-West2.00 km
SaemSouth2.24 km
LalitagiriSouth-West2.35 km
Gahar NagarNorth-West2.45 km
NalipurNorth-West2.68 km
Pari PaleiSouth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandareswar

Bandareswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Bandareswar is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bandareswar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandareswar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bandareswar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bandareswar

Where is Bandareswar located?

Bandareswar village is located in Darpan Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandareswar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandareswar is Palei.

What is the pincode of Bandareswar?

The pincode of Bandareswar is 754205.

What is the population of Bandareswar?

Bandareswar has a total population of 1,915, including 976 males and 939 females.

How many households are there in Bandareswar?

There are 475 households in Bandareswar.

What is the literacy rate in Bandareswar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandareswar is 72.22%. Male literacy is 78.07% and female literacy is 66.13%.