Baniasahi - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Baniasahi is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniasahi is 403348. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 759027 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Baniasahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Baniasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Baniasahi village had a total population of 607 people, including 317 males and 290 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.88%, with male literacy at 63.88% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniasahi

Baniasahi 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 Baniasahi

Baniasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Baniasahi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baniasahi is about 18 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 Baniasahi

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

Health Facilities in Baniasahi

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

FAQs about Baniasahi