Banktira - Bonth, Bhadrak

Banktira is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Agarpada and around 16 km from Bhadrak. Kadabarang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banktira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banktira is 394320. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Banktira 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 Banktira

As per Census 2011, Banktira village has a total population of 1,217 people, consisting of 593 males and 624 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banktira

Banktira 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 Banktira

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Banktira. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Banktira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Banktira is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banktira

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

Health Facilities in Banktira

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

FAQs about Banktira