Bandega - Lephripara, Sundargarh
Bandega is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandega village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandega is 383660. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Bandega village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bandega
According to the 2011 Census, Bandega village had a total population of 329 people, including 166 males and 163 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.35%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 77.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 329 | 166 | 163 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 20 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 141 | 72 | 69 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 121 | 108 |
| Illiterate Population | 100 | 45 | 55 |
Nearby Villages of Bandega
Bandega is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bandega
Bandega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Bandega is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bandega is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bandega
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bandega village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Bandega
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandega village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bandega
Where is Bandega located?
Bandega village is located in Lephripara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Bandega?
The Gram Panchayat of Bandega is Rajbahal.
What is the pincode of Bandega?
The pincode of Bandega is 770012.
What is the population of Bandega?
Bandega had a total population of 329, including 166 males and 163 females.
How many households are there in Bandega?
Bandega had 94 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bandega?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandega was 80.35%. Male literacy was 82.88% and female literacy was 77.70%.