Bankapalasa - Kishorenagar, Angul

Bankapalasa is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Kishorenagar and around 95 km from Anugul . Sanjamura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankapalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankapalasa is 404728. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bankapalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapalasa village had a total population of 678 people, including 349 males and 329 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankapalasa

Bankapalasa 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 Bankapalasa

Bankapalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Bankapalasa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bankapalasa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankapalasa

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

Health Facilities in Bankapalasa

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

FAQs about Bankapalasa