Bandhapur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Bandhapur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Brahmansahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhapur is 396051. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bandhapur

As per Census 2011, Bandhapur village has a total population of 122 people, consisting of 65 males and 57 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1226557
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17116
Literate Population784731
Illiterate Population441826

Nearby Villages of Bandhapur

Bandhapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VelsariSouth-West0.64 km
PenthNorth-East0.91 km
BrahmansahiNorth-West1.39 km
LuniaNorth1.60 km
PrasanpurNorth-East1.61 km
KandhamaraNorth-East1.79 km
BadanaukanaWest2.28 km
HatinaNorth2.66 km
EndulapurNorth-East2.75 km
ChakradharpurNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhapur

Public transport in the Bandhapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bandhapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bandhapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bandhapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bandhapur

Where is Bandhapur located?

Bandhapur village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandhapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandhapur is Brahmansahi.

What is the pincode of Bandhapur?

The pincode of Bandhapur is 754225.

What is the population of Bandhapur?

Bandhapur has a total population of 122, including 65 males and 57 females.

How many households are there in Bandhapur?

There are 17 households in Bandhapur.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhapur is 63.93%. Male literacy is 72.31% and female literacy is 54.39%.