Banjipadar - Titlagarh, Balangir

Banjipadar is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Banjipadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjipadar is 421586. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banjipadar

As per Census 2011, Banjipadar village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 401 males and 388 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population789401388
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165561
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256857
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253127126
Literate Population474303171
Illiterate Population31598217

Nearby Villages of Banjipadar

Banjipadar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelpadaSouth-West0.89 km
KarlapadaNorth0.96 km
SinapaliNorth-West1.51 km
RigdolNorth-East1.78 km
MalijharSouth2.03 km
ShishakaniNorth2.48 km
KashrupadaSouth-East2.68 km
RangabahaliNorth2.74 km
BineikelaEast2.77 km
GhisiramalSouth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjipadar

Banjipadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Banjipadar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Banjipadar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjipadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banjipadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Banjipadar

Where is Banjipadar located?

Banjipadar village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banjipadar?

Banjipadar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banjipadar?

The pincode of Banjipadar is 767033.

What is the population of Banjipadar?

Banjipadar has a total population of 789, including 401 males and 388 females.

How many households are there in Banjipadar?

There are 212 households in Banjipadar.

What is the literacy rate in Banjipadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjipadar is 60.08%. Male literacy is 75.56% and female literacy is 44.07%.