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

As per Census 2011, Bastamba village has a total population of 844 people, consisting of 421 males and 423 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 343 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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