Bandhamunda - Muniguda, Rayagada

Bandhamunda is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 108 km from Ambadala and around 99 km from Rayagada . Ambadala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhamunda is 424670. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Bandhamunda 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 Bandhamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhamunda village had a total population of 150 people, including 81 males and 69 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.41%, with male literacy at 63.77% and female literacy at 20.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhamunda

Bandhamunda 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 Bandhamunda

Bandhamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bandhamunda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bandhamunda is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhamunda

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

Health Facilities in Bandhamunda

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

FAQs about Bandhamunda