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

According to the 2011 Census, Banjhapali village had a total population of 398 people, including 195 males and 203 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 58.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Banjhapali