Bhandar - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Bhandar is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from Sharata and around 90 km from Baripada. Sardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar is 391264. The village covers a total geographical area of 1155 hectares and falls under the 757079 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar village had a total population of 1,815 people, including 924 males and 891 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.44%, with male literacy at 55.88% and female literacy at 26.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,435.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Bhandar 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 Bhandar

Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bhandar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhandar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Bhandar

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

FAQs about Bhandar