Banapur - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Banapur is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Basudebpur and around 44 km from Bhadrak. Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banapur is 394931. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Banapur

As per Census 2011, Banapur village has a total population of 333 people, consisting of 151 males and 182 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,205 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banapur

Banapur 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 Banapur

Banapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Banapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Banapur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banapur

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

Health Facilities in Banapur

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

FAQs about Banapur