Bilabandha - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Bilabandha is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sainkul and around 108 km from Kendujhar. Purana Bandhogada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilabandha is 387316. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bilabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Bilabandha village had a total population of 600 people, including 295 males and 305 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.96%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 58.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilabandha

Bilabandha 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 Bilabandha

Bilabandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Bilabandha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bilabandha is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bilabandha

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

Health Facilities in Bilabandha

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

FAQs about Bilabandha