Gade Bandh - Narala, Kalahandi

Gade Bandh is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gadebandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gade Bandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gade Bandh is 422752. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gade Bandh 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 Gade Bandh

According to the 2011 Census, Gade Bandh village had a total population of 866 people, including 453 males and 413 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.47%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 35.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 618.

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

Nearby Villages of Gade Bandh

Gade Bandh 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 Gade Bandh

Gade Bandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Gade Bandh is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gade Bandh is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gade Bandh

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

Health Facilities in Gade Bandh

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

FAQs about Gade Bandh