Banto - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Banto is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Choudwar and around 23 km from Cuttack. Mahisalanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banto is 399265. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banto

According to the 2011 Census, Banto village had a total population of 266 people, including 136 males and 130 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.90%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Banto

Banto 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 Banto

Banto is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bada Padagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Banto is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Banto is about 23 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 Banto

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

Health Facilities in Banto

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

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