Bankijholi - Mohana, Gajapati

Bankijholi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankijholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankijholi is 413917. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Bankijholi

As per Census 2011, Bankijholi village has a total population of 41 people, consisting of 16 males and 25 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,562 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 23 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankijholi

Bankijholi 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 Bankijholi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bankijholi. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bankijholi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bankijholi is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankijholi

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

Health Facilities in Bankijholi

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

FAQs about Bankijholi