Bankidi

Bankidi is a village located in Balimi tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Balimi (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Patala is the gram panchayat of Bankidi village.

Here you can discover what makes Bankidi unique in its vibrant Balimi-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Bankidi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bankidi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankidi is 403015. The village spans a total geographical area of 214 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759121. Anugul is nearest town to Bankidi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bankidi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bankidi

Population of Bankidi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankidi has a total population of about 1,114, with approximately 586 males and 528 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 340 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.53%, with male literacy at about 73.72% and female literacy near 56.44%. There are around 307 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankidi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankidi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankidi. As per the 2011 stats, Bankidi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bankidi

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankidi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankidi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankidi