Bandhagaon - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Bandhagaon is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Borguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhagaon is 423917. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bandhagaon

As per Census 2011, Bandhagaon village has a total population of 2,334 people, consisting of 1,165 males and 1,169 females. The village has 564 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 1,327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 232 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3341,1651,169
Child Population (0–6 yrs)373201172
Scheduled Castes (SC)559259300
Scheduled Tribes (ST)232112120
Literate Population1,007624383
Illiterate Population1,327541786

Nearby Villages of Bandhagaon

Bandhagaon 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)
BorgudaNorth-West1.63 km
PanigaonSouth-East2.03 km
SahajakanaSouth2.14 km
ChilgaonWest2.33 km
Mankadshola(makarsola)North-East2.52 km
PutiachuraNorth2.60 km
BagabahalNorth-West3.05 km
TalamalaSouth-West3.11 km
ChingedisarSouth-East3.50 km
PhundaWest3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhagaon

Bandhagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bandhagaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bandhagaon is about 36 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 Bandhagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandhagaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandhagaon

Where is Bandhagaon located?

Bandhagaon village is located in Golamunda Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandhagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandhagaon is Borguda.

What is the pincode of Bandhagaon?

The pincode of Bandhagaon is 766029.

What is the population of Bandhagaon?

Bandhagaon has a total population of 2,334, including 1,165 males and 1,169 females.

How many households are there in Bandhagaon?

There are 564 households in Bandhagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhagaon is 43.14%. Male literacy is 53.56% and female literacy is 32.76%.