Banchhanagar - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Banchhanagar is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Sandhibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banchhanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banchhanagar is 380140. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Banchhanagar

As per Census 2011, Banchhanagar village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 226 males and 212 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banchhanagar

Banchhanagar 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 Banchhanagar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banchhanagar. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Banchhanagar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Banchhanagar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banchhanagar

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

Health Facilities in Banchhanagar

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

FAQs about Banchhanagar