Bharandkhunta - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Bharandkhunta is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kundei and around 116 km from Nabarangapur . Hatabharandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharandkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharandkhunta is 427289. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 764074 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Bharandkhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Bharandkhunta village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 753 males and 803 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.03%, with male literacy at 61.21% and female literacy at 49.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,086.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharandkhunta

Bharandkhunta 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 Bharandkhunta

Public transport in the Bharandkhunta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Bharandkhunta is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Bharandkhunta is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharandkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Bharandkhunta

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

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