Bihabandh - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Bihabandh is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kukuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihabandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihabandh is 384197. The village covers a total geographical area of 416 hectares and falls under the 770023 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bihabandh

According to the 2011 Census, Bihabandh village had a total population of 1,748 people, including 874 males and 874 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 75.27% and female literacy at 56.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,351.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihabandh

Bihabandh 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 Bihabandh

Bihabandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bihabandh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bihabandh is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihabandh

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

Health Facilities in Bihabandh

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

FAQs about Bihabandh