Bandodihi - Banei, Sundargarh

Bandodihi is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kendrikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandodihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandodihi is 385119. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Bandodihi

According to the 2011 Census, Bandodihi village had a total population of 336 people, including 178 males and 158 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.59%, with male literacy at 79.29% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandodihi

Bandodihi 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 Bandodihi

Public transport in the Bandodihi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bandodihi is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bandodihi is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandodihi

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

Health Facilities in Bandodihi

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

FAQs about Bandodihi