Banjhapali - Padampur, Bargarh

Banjhapali is a village situated in the Padampur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Padmapur and around 74 km from Bargarh. Barihapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjhapali is 379946. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 768036 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banjhapali

As per Census 2011, Banjhapali village has a total population of 398 people, consisting of 195 males and 203 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population398195203
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562828
Scheduled Castes (SC)231310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)339164175
Literate Population251149102
Illiterate Population14746101

Nearby Villages of Banjhapali

Banjhapali 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)
RamedegaNorth-West1.08 km
BaidpaliSouth1.15 km
DhumabernaSouth-West1.23 km
ChakakhaliaEast1.46 km
SarasmalSouth-West1.81 km
ArjunnagarNorth-East1.99 km
NuapaliSouth2.37 km
BarihapaliSouth-East2.60 km
PatrapaliEast3.37 km
AmmundaSouth-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjhapali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banjhapali. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Banjhapali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Banjhapali is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjhapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Banjhapali

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

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

FAQs about Banjhapali

Where is Banjhapali located?

Banjhapali village is located in Padampur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banjhapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Banjhapali is Barihapali.

What is the pincode of Banjhapali?

The pincode of Banjhapali is 768036.

What is the population of Banjhapali?

Banjhapali has a total population of 398, including 195 males and 203 females.

How many households are there in Banjhapali?

There are 106 households in Banjhapali.

What is the literacy rate in Banjhapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjhapali is 63.07%. Male literacy is 76.41% and female literacy is 50.25%.