Brahmapura - Banki, Cuttack

Brahmapura is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Brahmapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmapura is 398963. The village covers a total geographical area of 931 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Brahmapura

As per Census 2011, Brahmapura village has a total population of 3,710 people, consisting of 1,921 males and 1,789 females. The village has 907 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,639 literate and 1,071 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7101,9211,789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)396198198
Scheduled Castes (SC)503267236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055451
Literate Population2,6391,5021,137
Illiterate Population1,071419652

Nearby Villages of Brahmapura

Brahmapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KiapallaSouth-West1.64 km
AmbajitNorth-West1.97 km
SinghabilNorth2.15 km
NaranpurWest2.32 km
KumusaraSouth2.76 km
SimiliaNorth-West2.78 km
DurgapurNorth-East2.98 km
RamachandarapurNorth3.07 km
BilitentuliaNorth-West3.13 km
PathapurWest3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmapura

Brahmapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Brahmapura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Brahmapura is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Brahmapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Brahmapura

Where is Brahmapura located?

Brahmapura village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmapura is Brahmapur.

What is the pincode of Brahmapura?

The pincode of Brahmapura is 754008.

What is the population of Brahmapura?

Brahmapura has a total population of 3,710, including 1,921 males and 1,789 females.

How many households are there in Brahmapura?

There are 907 households in Brahmapura.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmapura is 71.13%. Male literacy is 78.19% and female literacy is 63.56%.