Bankamuhan - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Bankamuhan is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Napanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankamuhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankamuhan is 394581. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bankamuhan

As per Census 2011, Bankamuhan village has a total population of 643 people, consisting of 330 males and 313 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankamuhan

Bankamuhan 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 Bankamuhan

Bankamuhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bankamuhan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bankamuhan is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankamuhan

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

Health Facilities in Bankamuhan

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

FAQs about Bankamuhan