Bhagabandi - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Bhagabandi is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Jashipur and around 113 km from Baripada. Bhanjakia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagabandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagabandi is 388428. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhagabandi 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 Bhagabandi

As per Census 2011, Bhagabandi village has a total population of 791 people, consisting of 383 males and 408 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 382 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagabandi

Bhagabandi 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 Bhagabandi

Bhagabandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bhagabandi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhagabandi is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagabandi

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

Health Facilities in Bhagabandi

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

FAQs about Bhagabandi