Country India District Kendujhar PIN 758044 Literacy 66% | State Orissa Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration OR- | |
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Weather 32°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 24% Humidity Nearest cities Karanjia, Joda, Barbil, Rourkela, Kolkata | ||
Bhanda Kansara is a village in the Indian state of Orissa, with a population of more than 4,000 people located in the Kendujhar district.
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Geography
The village (between 21o1'N and 22o10'N latitude and 85o11'E to 86o22'E longitude ), Bhanda Kansara is midway between the towns of Turumunga and Champua. The River Baitarani is 4 km from Bhanda Kansara, and the village is surrounded by one branch of the river called Mermenda.
Demographics
As the name of the village indicates, Bhanda Kansara has historically been populated by members of Mahanta Caste(KUDUMI). In Last few year reputed person Late MR BHARAT CHANDRA MAHANTA.
Arts and Culture
The centre of attraction in the village is the Jhumar Mandap (mandap is a type of pavilion), where folk artists from across Orissa and Jharkhand perform.
Bhanda Kansara has traditionally been known as a centre for metal work, primarily the manufacturing of bells and household utensils. Traditional craftsman also create artistic metal items such as idols of gods, goddesses, and animals, as well as bangles etc.
The famous Kichekeswari Temple is 12 km from Bhanda Kansara, in the village of Khiching.. Bhanda village is big village in this area.in bhanda one Medical, one bank, RI office also available
Education
Bhanda has 4 school .K.B high school Bhanda,K.B Girls High School Bhanda,Bhanda M.E School,Bhanda U.P School(Located in Bhanda Talsahi)
Economy
In the past, Bhanda Kansara supplied high quality metal work for the local market as well as export to tata,bhubneswar,cuttack, and balasore. A dwindling supply of raw materials such as copper, tin, brass, and coal as fuel, has led many craftsmen to abandon their traditional occupation. A few bell metal shops remain in the village, but the traditional craft is nearly extinct.