Bandakana - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Bandakana is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Jayapatna and around 70 km from Bhawanipatna. Bandhakana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandakana is 424167. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Bandakana

As per Census 2011, Bandakana village has a total population of 1,337 people, consisting of 661 males and 676 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 865 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandakana

Bandakana 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 Bandakana

Public transport in the Bandakana 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 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bandakana is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bandakana is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandakana

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

Health Facilities in Bandakana

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

FAQs about Bandakana