Bamak - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Bamak is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bamak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamak is 422608. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Bamak 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 Bamak

According to the 2011 Census, Bamak village had a total population of 1,076 people, including 534 males and 542 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.21%, with male literacy at 75.88% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamak

Bamak 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 Bamak

Bamak 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 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Bamak is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bamak is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamak

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

Health Facilities in Bamak

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

FAQs about Bamak