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

According to the 2011 Census, Bandiguda village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 737 males and 742 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.33%, with male literacy at 50.51% and female literacy at 28.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,218.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bandiguda