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

As per Census 2011, Banida village has a total population of 2,337 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,160 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,702 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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