Baniapada Village Overview
Baniapada is a village in Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It lies about 3 km from Gandia tehsil headquarters and around 28 km from Dhenkanal district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Poruhakhoja is the Gram Panchayat for Baniapada village.
The sections below provide essential information about Baniapada village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniapada is 402749. The village covers a geographical area of 740 hectares and has a pincode of 759014. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Baniapada
Population & Demographics of Baniapada
This section provides population and demographic details of Baniapada village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,725 | 882 | 843 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 198 | 102 | 96 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 141 | 68 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 421 | 210 | 211 |
| Literate Population | 1,141 | 641 | 500 |
| Illiterate Population | 584 | 241 | 343 |
Key population details of Baniapada village are given below:
- Baniapada village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,725, including approximately 882 males and 843 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 141 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 421 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Baniapada village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.14%.
- There are around 426 households in Baniapada village.
Transport & Connectivity of Baniapada
Transport facilities help residents of Baniapada village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Baniapada
The following villages are located close to Baniapada and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baniapada
- Where is Baniapada located?
- Baniapada village is located in Gandia Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Baniapada?
- The Gram Panchayat of Baniapada is Poruhakhoja (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Baniapada?
- The pincode of Baniapada is 759014.
- What is the population of Baniapada?
- Baniapada has a total population of 1,725, including 882 males and 843 females.
- How many households are there in Baniapada?
- There are 426 households in Baniapada.
- What is the literacy rate in Baniapada?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baniapada is 66.14%. Male literacy is 72.68% and female literacy is 59.31%.