Bhandan

Bhandan is a village located in Badampahar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Badampahar (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talokpokhari is the gram panchayat of Bhandan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandan unique in its vibrant Badampahar-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Bhandan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhandan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandan is 388320. The village spans a total geographical area of 244 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757047. Rairangpur is nearest town to Bhandan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhandan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhandan

Population of Bhandan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandan has a total population of about 1,200, with approximately 569 males and 631 females. The sex ratio is around 1108 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 170 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 854. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.17%, with male literacy at about 59.93% and female literacy near 47.07%. There are around 255 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhandan. As per the 2011 stats, Bhandan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhandan

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhandan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhandan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandan