Bhandar - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Bhandar is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarankul and around 10 km from Nayagarh . Sarankul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar is 406700. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 752080 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Bhandar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PathargadaSouth-East0.73 km
SabideipurNorth1.34 km
KaradaraghunathapurSouth1.69 km
KatrajhariNorth-East2.23 km
MahuliaSouth-West2.26 km
SarankulEast2.26 km
BadputSouth-West2.28 km
TakarakhaiNorth2.30 km
HariharpurSouth-East2.32 km
MagarbandhaNorth-West2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhandar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhandar. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Bhandar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhandar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhandar

Where is Bhandar located?

Bhandar village is located in Odagaon Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhandar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhandar is Sarankul.

What is the pincode of Bhandar?

The pincode of Bhandar is 752080.