Bandikar - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Bandikar is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Burja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandikar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandikar is 428516. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Bandikar 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 Bandikar

According to the 2011 Census, Bandikar village had a total population of 993 people, including 493 males and 500 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.16%, with male literacy at 50.25% and female literacy at 19.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 921.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandikar

Bandikar 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 Bandikar

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bandikar. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bandikar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bandikar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandikar

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

Health Facilities in Bandikar

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

FAQs about Bandikar