Bhandilo - Derabish, Kendrapara

Bhandilo is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kendrapara Sadar and around 7 km from Kendrapara . Basupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandilo is 396493. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 754223 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhandilo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patkura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhandilo

As per Census 2011, Bhandilo village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 131 males and 116 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhandilo are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhandilo

Bhandilo 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 Bhandilo

Public transport in the Bhandilo is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Bhandilo is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bhandilo is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandilo

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

Health Facilities in Bhandilo

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

FAQs about Bhandilo