Handa - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Handa is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 136 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bangriposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handa is 389472. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Handa

As per Census 2011, Handa village has a total population of 2,738 people, consisting of 1,292 males and 1,446 females. The village has 663 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,039 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 786 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Handa

Handa 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 Handa

Handa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Handa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Handa is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handa

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

Health Facilities in Handa

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

FAQs about Handa