Banapalli - Buguda, Ganjam

Banapalli is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Ashramkaradabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banapalli is 410434. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Banapalli village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 516 males and 557 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.90%, with male literacy at 91.09% and female literacy at 69.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Banapalli

Banapalli 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 Banapalli

Banapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Banapalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banapalli is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banapalli

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

Health Facilities in Banapalli

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

FAQs about Banapalli