Jodabandha - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Jodabandha is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodabandha is 422926. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Jodabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Jodabandha village had a total population of 601 people, including 303 males and 298 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.82%, with male literacy at 65.98% and female literacy at 35.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodabandha

Jodabandha 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 Jodabandha

Public transport in the Jodabandha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jodabandha is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jodabandha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodabandha

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

Health Facilities in Jodabandha

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

FAQs about Jodabandha