Banjijhal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Banjijhal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kerbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjijhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjijhal is 420593. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Banjijhal 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 Banjijhal

As per Census 2011, Banjijhal village has a total population of 954 people, consisting of 483 males and 471 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 643 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjijhal

Banjijhal 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 Banjijhal

Public transport in the Banjijhal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Banjijhal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banjijhal is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjijhal

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

Health Facilities in Banjijhal

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

FAQs about Banjijhal