Bankibahal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Bankibahal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Pandamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankibahal is 420621. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bankibahal 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 Bankibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Bankibahal village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 596 males and 569 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.82%, with male literacy at 63.41% and female literacy at 49.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankibahal

Bankibahal 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 Bankibahal

Bankibahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bankibahal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bankibahal is about 53 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 Bankibahal

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

Health Facilities in Bankibahal

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

FAQs about Bankibahal