Belabandha - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Belabandha is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nandipada and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Anara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belabandha is 387243. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Belabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Belabandha village had a total population of 346 people, including 183 males and 163 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.74%, with male literacy at 67.32% and female literacy at 53.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Belabandha

Belabandha 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 Belabandha

Belabandha 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 Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Belabandha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Belabandha is about 110 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 Belabandha

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

Health Facilities in Belabandha

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

FAQs about Belabandha