Banamal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Banamal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Maharapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamal is 420760. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Banamal 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 Banamal

As per Census 2011, Banamal village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 227 males and 222 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banamal

Banamal 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 Banamal

Banamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Banamal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banamal is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamal

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

Health Facilities in Banamal

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

FAQs about Banamal