Bankera - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bankera is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhandamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankera is 420762. The village covers a total geographical area of 801 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bankera 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 Bankera

As per Census 2011, Bankera village has a total population of 1,343 people, consisting of 644 males and 699 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 766 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 835 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankera

Bankera 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 Bankera

Bankera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bankera is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bankera is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankera

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

Health Facilities in Bankera

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

FAQs about Bankera