Bodhakhandi - Balianta, Khordha

Bodhakhandi is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Balipatna and around 43 km from Khordha . Puranapradhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodhakhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodhakhandi is 407613. The village covers a total geographical area of 416 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bodhakhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Bodhakhandi village had a total population of 2,460 people, including 1,266 males and 1,194 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 76.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 569.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodhakhandi

Bodhakhandi 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 Bodhakhandi

Bodhakhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Bodhakhandi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bodhakhandi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodhakhandi

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

Health Facilities in Bodhakhandi

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

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