Bandibasul - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Bandibasul is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Naktiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandibasul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandibasul is 423728. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bandibasul 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 Bandibasul

As per Census 2011, Bandibasul village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 570 males and 569 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 649 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 365 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,139570569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1386771
Scheduled Castes (SC)431215216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)365174191
Literate Population649389260
Illiterate Population490181309

Nearby Villages of Bandibasul

Bandibasul 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)
MahibharNorth-East1.20 km
BadabasulWest2.09 km
KanterNorth-West2.20 km
NaktigudaSouth-East2.40 km
PilikiaNorth2.75 km
ChhoriagadaSouth2.85 km
NuagudaNorth-East3.05 km
ChicheigudaEast3.57 km
KhairpadarNorth-West3.68 km
RahurahaldiWest4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandibasul

Bandibasul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bandibasul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bandibasul is about 35 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 Bandibasul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandibasul

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

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

FAQs about Bandibasul

Where is Bandibasul located?

Bandibasul village is located in Junagarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandibasul?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandibasul is Naktiguda.

What is the pincode of Bandibasul?

The pincode of Bandibasul is 766023.

What is the population of Bandibasul?

Bandibasul has a total population of 1,139, including 570 males and 569 females.

How many households are there in Bandibasul?

There are 330 households in Bandibasul.

What is the literacy rate in Bandibasul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandibasul is 56.98%. Male literacy is 68.25% and female literacy is 45.69%.