Bhandar - Binika, Sonepur

Bhandar is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Binika and around 42 km from Subarnapur. Bhandar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar is 419062. The village covers a total geographical area of 494 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar village had a total population of 1,503 people, including 737 males and 766 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 63.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Bhandar 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 Bhandar

Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Bhandar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bhandar 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 Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Bhandar

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

FAQs about Bhandar