Banjari - Loisinga, Balangir

Banjari is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Balangir and around 27 km from Balangir. Kusang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 419988. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Banjari

As per Census 2011, Banjari village has a total population of 888 people, consisting of 458 males and 430 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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 Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Banjari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banjari is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjari

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

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

FAQs about Banjari