Bandhakud - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Bandhakud is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Marsaghai and around 35 km from Kendrapara . Khursia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhakud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhakud is 396961. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bandhakud

As per Census 2011, Bandhakud village has a total population of 946 people, consisting of 489 males and 457 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhakud

Bandhakud 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 Bandhakud

Bandhakud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Bandhakud is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bandhakud is about 35 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 Bandhakud

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

Health Facilities in Bandhakud

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

FAQs about Bandhakud