Ghodabandha - Narala, Kalahandi

Ghodabandha is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghodabandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodabandha is 422711. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghodabandha 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 Ghodabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodabandha village had a total population of 1,418 people, including 739 males and 679 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodabandha

Ghodabandha 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 Ghodabandha

Ghodabandha 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 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Ghodabandha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghodabandha is about 40 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 Ghodabandha

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

Health Facilities in Ghodabandha

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

FAQs about Ghodabandha