Bant - Bonth, Bhadrak

Bant is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Bant and around 22 km from Bhadrak. Bonth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bant is 394399. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bant 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 Bant

According to the 2011 Census, Bant village had a total population of 1,973 people, including 977 males and 996 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.38%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 82.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Bant

Bant 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 Bant

Public transport in the Bant is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bant is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Bant is about 22 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 Bant

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

Health Facilities in Bant

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

FAQs about Bant