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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagabandi village had a total population of 791 people, including 383 males and 408 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 49.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 382.

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

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