Banekela - Lailunga, Raigarh

Banekela is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kerabahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banekela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banekela is 434628. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.28 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banekela

According to the 2011 Census, Banekela village had a total population of 607 people, including 299 males and 308 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.08%, with male literacy at 73.41% and female literacy at 47.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Banekela

Banekela 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 Banekela

Banekela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Banekela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banekela is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banekela

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

Health Facilities in Banekela

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

FAQs about Banekela