Bandhapada - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Bandhapada is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Harichandanpur and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Badapalaspal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhapada is 386724. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Bandhapada

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhapada village had a total population of 138 people, including 63 males and 75 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.03%, with male literacy at 70.91% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhapada

Bandhapada 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 Bandhapada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandhapada. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Bandhapada is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bandhapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhapada

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

Health Facilities in Bandhapada

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

FAQs about Bandhapada