Handiput - Nandapur, Koraput
Handiput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Padua and around 58 km from Koraput. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handiput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Handiput is 429631. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Handiput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Handiput
Handiput 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Panasaput | East | 1.20 km |
| Chiliput | North-West | 1.38 km |
| Kandaput | North | 1.51 km |
| Bheja | South | 1.51 km |
| Paikathoba | North | 1.52 km |
| Kitaba | South | 2.16 km |
| Kanti | South-West | 2.34 km |
| Tudukuthuba | North-West | 2.43 km |
| Kataraba | East | 2.69 km |
| Baraba | South-East | 2.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Handiput
Handiput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Handiput is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Handiput 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 Handiput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Handiput village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Handiput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Handiput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Handiput
Where is Handiput located?
Handiput village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Handiput?
The Gram Panchayat of Handiput is Bheja.
What is the pincode of Handiput?
The pincode of Handiput is 764041.