Banmal - Belpara, Balangir

Banmal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bagdor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banmal is 420925. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Banmal

According to the 2011 Census, Banmal village had a total population of 898 people, including 449 males and 449 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.32%, with male literacy at 79.16% and female literacy at 54.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Banmal

Banmal 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 Banmal

Banmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Banmal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banmal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banmal

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

Health Facilities in Banmal

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

FAQs about Banmal