Bandiguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Bandiguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. B Andiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandiguda is 428266. The village covers a total geographical area of 770 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bandiguda

As per Census 2011, Bandiguda village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 737 males and 742 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 1,018 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bandiguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,479737742
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307147160
Scheduled Castes (SC)217112105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,218603615
Literate Population461298163
Illiterate Population1,018439579

Nearby Villages of Bandiguda

Bandiguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandigamNorth-West1.63 km
JannigudaNorth-East2.22 km
BijrapalliWest2.84 km
KuagamNorth-West3.09 km
BanuagudaSouth-East3.50 km
KongaSouth-West3.50 km
JareikeraSouth3.56 km
BisoiputNorth-East4.06 km
KurmakoteNorth-West4.07 km
KasagudaNorth4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandiguda

Public transport in the Bandiguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bandiguda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bandiguda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandiguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bandiguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandiguda

Where is Bandiguda located?

Bandiguda village is located in Boriguma Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandiguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandiguda is B Andiguda.

What is the pincode of Bandiguda?

The pincode of Bandiguda is 764056.

What is the population of Bandiguda?

Bandiguda has a total population of 1,479, including 737 males and 742 females.

How many households are there in Bandiguda?

There are 362 households in Bandiguda.

What is the literacy rate in Bandiguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandiguda is 31.17%. Male literacy is 40.43% and female literacy is 21.97%.