Banasinga - Kaniha, Angul

Banasinga is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kaniha and around 44 km from Anugul . Kaniha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banasinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banasinga is 403770. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Banasinga

As per Census 2011, Banasinga village has a total population of 201 people, consisting of 112 males and 89 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 794 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banasinga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20111289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19154
Scheduled Castes (SC)432419
Literate Population1458857
Illiterate Population562432

Nearby Villages of Banasinga

Banasinga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ItamatiaEast1.14 km
PatakhamanSouth-West1.15 km
PurunapaniEast1.52 km
BurubahalSouth-East1.84 km
TolokabedaSouth1.96 km
TakuaWest2.10 km
JharabereniNorth-West2.25 km
KiajharNorth-East2.57 km
KanihaSouth-West2.76 km
KaradeiSouth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banasinga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Banasinga. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Banasinga is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Banasinga is about 44 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 Banasinga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banasinga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Banasinga

Where is Banasinga located?

Banasinga village is located in Kaniha Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banasinga?

The Gram Panchayat of Banasinga is Kaniha.

What is the pincode of Banasinga?

The pincode of Banasinga is 759117.

What is the population of Banasinga?

Banasinga has a total population of 201, including 112 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Banasinga?

There are 59 households in Banasinga.

What is the literacy rate in Banasinga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banasinga is 72.14%. Male literacy is 78.57% and female literacy is 64.04%.