Banida - Jaleswar, Balasore

Banida is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Jaleswar and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Sugo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banida is 391484. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 756084 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Banida

According to the 2011 Census, Banida village had a total population of 2,337 people, including 1,177 males and 1,160 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 75.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Banida

Banida 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 Banida

Banida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Banida is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Banida is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banida

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

Health Facilities in Banida

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

FAQs about Banida