Bandhagoda - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Bandhagoda is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahanada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhagoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhagoda is 390841. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 757074 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bandhagoda

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhagoda village had a total population of 364 people, including 173 males and 191 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.04%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 47.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhagoda

Bandhagoda 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 Bandhagoda

Bandhagoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bandhagoda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bandhagoda is about 35 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 Bandhagoda

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

Health Facilities in Bandhagoda

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

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