Banjipali - Barpali, Bargarh

Banjipali is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Barapali and around 20 km from Bargarh. Katapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjipali is 380422. The village covers a total geographical area of 623 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Banjipali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banjipali

As per Census 2011, Banjipali village has a total population of 1,708 people, consisting of 865 males and 843 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,049 literate and 659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,708865843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618378
Scheduled Castes (SC)223105118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1427270
Literate Population1,049608441
Illiterate Population659257402

Nearby Villages of Banjipali

Banjipali 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)
ChikinipaliSouth1.57 km
PhulapaliEast1.88 km
PipilipaliNorth-West2.25 km
BirmalNorth2.36 km
BadipaliSouth-West2.39 km
MahulpaliSouth-East2.58 km
KatapaliWest2.79 km
NuapaliNorth-West3.27 km
DhaurakhandaSouth-East3.27 km
ManpurSouth-West3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjipali

Banjipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Banjipali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Banjipali is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjipali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Banjipali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banjipali

Where is Banjipali located?

Banjipali village is located in Barpali Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banjipali?

The Gram Panchayat of Banjipali is Katapali.

What is the pincode of Banjipali?

The pincode of Banjipali is 768029.

What is the population of Banjipali?

Banjipali has a total population of 1,708, including 865 males and 843 females.

How many households are there in Banjipali?

There are 460 households in Banjipali.

What is the literacy rate in Banjipali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjipali is 61.42%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 52.31%.