Brahmankhandi - Nimapada, Puri

Brahmankhandi is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Uchhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmankhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmankhandi is 409064. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Brahmankhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmankhandi village had a total population of 549 people, including 265 males and 284 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.80%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 75.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmankhandi

Brahmankhandi 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 Brahmankhandi

Brahmankhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Brahmankhandi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Brahmankhandi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmankhandi

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

Health Facilities in Brahmankhandi

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

FAQs about Brahmankhandi