Pokhari Bandha - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Pokhari Bandha is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Biswanathpur and around 38 km from Bhawanipatna. Pokharibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokhari Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokhari Bandha is 423147. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Pokhari Bandha 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 Pokhari Bandha

According to the 2011 Census, Pokhari Bandha village had a total population of 560 people, including 278 males and 282 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.68%, with male literacy at 70.48% and female literacy at 29.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokhari Bandha

Pokhari Bandha 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 Pokhari Bandha

Pokhari Bandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pokhari Bandha is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pokhari Bandha is about 38 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 Pokhari Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Pokhari Bandha

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

FAQs about Pokhari Bandha