Borondi(Barandi) - Kotpad, Koraput

Borondi(Barandi) is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borondi(Barandi) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borondi(Barandi) is 428114. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Borondi(Barandi) 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 Borondi(Barandi)

As per Census 2011, Borondi(Barandi) village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 480 males and 499 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 580 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Borondi(Barandi) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population979480499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1577384
Scheduled Castes (SC)573126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)580278302
Literate Population377239138
Illiterate Population602241361

Nearby Villages of Borondi(Barandi)

Borondi(Barandi) 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)
KhonjigudaSouth1.29 km
AunliNorth-West1.32 km
JeeragamWest1.39 km
MundagodoSouth-East1.71 km
SemalaNorth2.03 km
MosigamSouth-East2.44 km
MonchahandiNorth-West2.54 km
MurtahandiWest2.90 km
JorondipodarNorth3.06 km
Pochia (panchia)North-West3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borondi(Barandi)

Public transport in the Borondi(Barandi) 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 21.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Borondi(Barandi) is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Borondi(Barandi) is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borondi(Barandi)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Borondi(Barandi)

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

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

FAQs about Borondi(Barandi)

Where is Borondi(Barandi) located?

Borondi(Barandi) village is located in Kotpad Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Borondi(Barandi)?

The Gram Panchayat of Borondi(Barandi) is Bhansuli.

What is the pincode of Borondi(Barandi)?

The pincode of Borondi(Barandi) is 764058.

What is the population of Borondi(Barandi)?

Borondi(Barandi) has a total population of 979, including 480 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Borondi(Barandi)?

There are 245 households in Borondi(Barandi).

What is the literacy rate in Borondi(Barandi)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borondi(Barandi) is 38.51%. Male literacy is 49.79% and female literacy is 27.66%.