Handibhanga - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Handibhanga is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chuhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handibhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handibhanga is 389789. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 757021 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Handibhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Handibhanga village had a total population of 639 people, including 311 males and 328 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.56%, with male literacy at 66.90% and female literacy at 46.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 589.

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

Nearby Villages of Handibhanga

Handibhanga 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 Handibhanga

Public transport in the Handibhanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Handibhanga is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Handibhanga is about 27 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 Handibhanga

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

Health Facilities in Handibhanga

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

FAQs about Handibhanga