Bandhagan - Sukinda, Jajpur

Bandhagan is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Sukinda and around 60 km from Jajapur . Bandhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhagan is 400410. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bandhagan

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhagan village had a total population of 1,928 people, including 938 males and 990 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.92%, with male literacy at 61.34% and female literacy at 50.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhagan

Bandhagan 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 Bandhagan

Bandhagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Bandhagan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bandhagan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhagan

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

Health Facilities in Bandhagan

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

FAQs about Bandhagan