Bandarikaral - Astaranga, Puri

Bandarikaral is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Korana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandarikaral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandarikaral is 409275. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bandarikaral

As per Census 2011, Bandarikaral village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 162 males and 158 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bandarikaral are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bandarikaral

Bandarikaral 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 Bandarikaral

Bandarikaral is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bandarikaral is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bandarikaral is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandarikaral

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

Health Facilities in Bandarikaral

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

FAQs about Bandarikaral