Khandbandha - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Khandbandha is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandbandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandbandha is 387561. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandbandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandbandha

As per Census 2011, Khandbandha village has a total population of 391 people, consisting of 191 males and 200 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandbandha

Khandbandha 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 Khandbandha

Khandbandha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Khandbandha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khandbandha is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandbandha

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

Health Facilities in Khandbandha

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

FAQs about Khandbandha