Bhandisahi - Kakatpur, Puri

Bhandisahi is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patasundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandisahi is 409114. The village covers a total geographical area of 607 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Bhandisahi 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 Bhandisahi

As per Census 2011, Bhandisahi village has a total population of 5,487 people, consisting of 2,750 males and 2,737 females. The village has 1,272 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 564 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,180 literate and 1,307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 986 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandisahi

Bhandisahi 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 Bhandisahi

Bhandisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bhandisahi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bhandisahi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandisahi

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

Health Facilities in Bhandisahi

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

FAQs about Bhandisahi