Bharandia - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Bharandia is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bharandia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharandia is 389057. The village covers a total geographical area of 621 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Bharandia

According to the 2011 Census, Bharandia village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 922 males and 899 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.60%, with male literacy at 62.67% and female literacy at 30.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,593.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharandia

Bharandia 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 Bharandia

Bharandia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Bharandia is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bharandia is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharandia

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

Health Facilities in Bharandia

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

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