Bhanda - Champua, Keonjhar

Bhanda is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Baria and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Bhanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanda is 385583. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 758044 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanda village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 621 males and 584 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.24%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 65.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanda

Bhanda 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 Bhanda

Bhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bhanda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanda

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

Health Facilities in Bhanda

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

FAQs about Bhanda