Bandisil - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Bandisil is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dumbaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandisil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandisil is 428399. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bandisil

According to the 2011 Census, Bandisil village had a total population of 204 people, including 100 males and 104 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.24%, with male literacy at 56.58% and female literacy at 26.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandisil

Bandisil 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 Bandisil

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandisil. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Bandisil is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bandisil is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandisil

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

Health Facilities in Bandisil

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

FAQs about Bandisil