Bindhani - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Bindhani is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 100 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 50 km from Bhawanipatna. Teresinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bindhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bindhani is 422421. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bindhani

As per Census 2011, Bindhani village has a total population of 874 people, consisting of 433 males and 441 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bindhani

Bindhani 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 Bindhani

Bindhani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Bindhani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bindhani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bindhani

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

Health Facilities in Bindhani

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

FAQs about Bindhani