Gajabandha - Binika, Sonepur

Gajabandha is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Binika and around 37 km from Subarnapur. Bhandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajabandha is 419059. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gajabandha 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 Gajabandha

As per Census 2011, Gajabandha village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 141 males and 132 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gajabandha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gajabandha

Gajabandha 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 Gajabandha

Gajabandha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Gajabandha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gajabandha is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajabandha

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

Health Facilities in Gajabandha

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

FAQs about Gajabandha