Banka - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Banka is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Gangapur and around 100 km from Chatrapur. Banka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 410702. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banka

According to the 2011 Census, Banka village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 669 males and 779 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 73.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Banka

Banka 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 Banka

Banka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Banka is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banka is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banka

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

Health Facilities in Banka

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

FAQs about Banka