Bastamba - Kotpad, Koraput

Bastamba is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ghumar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bastamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastamba is 428150. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bastamba

According to the 2011 Census, Bastamba village had a total population of 844 people, including 421 males and 423 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 73.46% and female literacy at 54.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastamba

Bastamba 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 Bastamba

Public transport in the Bastamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotapar Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bastamba is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bastamba is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastamba

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

Health Facilities in Bastamba

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

FAQs about Bastamba