Bandupada - Koida, Sundargarh

Bandupada is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 172 km from Sundargarh. Gopna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandupada is 384726. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Bandupada 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 Bandupada

According to the 2011 Census, Bandupada village had a total population of 846 people, including 431 males and 415 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 71.62% and female literacy at 52.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandupada

Bandupada 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 Bandupada

Public transport in the Bandupada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bandupada is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bandupada is about 172 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandupada

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

Health Facilities in Bandupada

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

FAQs about Bandupada