Bhandan - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Bhandan is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Badampahar and around 120 km from Baripada. Talokpokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandan is 388320. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhandan

As per Census 2011, Bhandan village has a total population of 1,200 people, consisting of 569 males and 631 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 854 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandan

Bhandan 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 Bhandan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhandan. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bhandan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhandan is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandan

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

Health Facilities in Bhandan

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

FAQs about Bhandan