Bankeswar - Kishorenagar, Angul

Bankeswar is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kishorenagar and around 100 km from Anugul . Jharabarini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankeswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankeswar is 404655. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bankeswar 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 Bankeswar

According to the 2011 Census, Bankeswar village had a total population of 13 people, including 7 males and 6 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.55%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankeswar

Bankeswar 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 Bankeswar

Bankeswar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Bankeswar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bankeswar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankeswar

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

Health Facilities in Bankeswar

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

FAQs about Bankeswar