Bandhakaranja - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Bandhakaranja is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhakaranja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhakaranja is 425582. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Bandhakaranja

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhakaranja village had a total population of 184 people, including 84 males and 100 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.21%, with male literacy at 26.87% and female literacy at 13.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhakaranja

Bandhakaranja 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 Bandhakaranja

Bandhakaranja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bandhakaranja is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bandhakaranja is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhakaranja

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

Health Facilities in Bandhakaranja

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

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