Banjepalli - Jagargunda, Sukma

Banjepalli is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 111 km from Konta and around 166 km from Dantewada. Elampalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjepalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjepalli is 450340. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.27 hectares and falls under the 494114 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

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

Population of Banjepalli

According to the 2011 Census, Banjepalli village had a total population of 354 people, including 176 males and 178 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.44%, with male literacy at 18.88% and female literacy at 17.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjepalli

Banjepalli 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 Banjepalli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banjepalli. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Banjepalli is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Banjepalli is about 166 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjepalli

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

Health Facilities in Banjepalli

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

FAQs about Banjepalli