Joda Bandha - Narala, Kalahandi

Joda Bandha 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghodabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joda Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joda Bandha is 422712. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Joda 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 Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Joda Bandha

According to the 2011 Census, Joda Bandha village had a total population of 518 people, including 264 males and 254 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.26%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 59.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Joda Bandha

Joda 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 Joda Bandha

Public transport in the Joda Bandha 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 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Joda Bandha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Joda Bandha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joda Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Joda 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 Joda Bandha village are given below:

FAQs about Joda Bandha