Bandhapali - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Bandhapali is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Kochinda and around 73 km from Sambalpur. Gunduruchuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhapali is 381543. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bandhapali

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhapali village had a total population of 485 people, including 234 males and 251 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 78.14% and female literacy at 60.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhapali

Bandhapali 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 Bandhapali

Bandhapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Bandhapali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bandhapali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhapali

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

Health Facilities in Bandhapali

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

FAQs about Bandhapali