Banjari - Patnagarh, Balangir

Banjari is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Batharla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 420629. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Patnagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari village had a total population of 537 people, including 263 males and 274 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 70.43% and female literacy at 47.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

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 Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Banjari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banjari is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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