Banabulapalli - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Banabulapalli is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Chamakhandi and around 7 km from Chatrapur. Chamakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banabulapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banabulapalli is 412143. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 761045 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banabulapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Banabulapalli village had a total population of 1,340 people, including 648 males and 692 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 55.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,340648692
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537083
Scheduled Castes (SC)348185163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population827487340
Illiterate Population513161352

Nearby Villages of Banabulapalli

Banabulapalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhadaghadapalliEast1.62 km
ChamakhandiSouth1.76 km
NarasingapurNorth-West1.84 km
KarapalliNorth-West1.87 km
NauliWest2.06 km
BrahamanipalliNorth-East2.08 km
SindurapalliEast2.56 km
GovindpurWest2.59 km
SantarapurNorth2.59 km
SriramachandrapurSouth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banabulapalli

Banabulapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Banabulapalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banabulapalli is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banabulapalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banabulapalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banabulapalli

Where is Banabulapalli located?

Banabulapalli village is located in Chhatrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banabulapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Banabulapalli is Chamakhandi.

What is the pincode of Banabulapalli?

The pincode of Banabulapalli is 761045.

What is the population of Banabulapalli?

Banabulapalli had a total population of 1,340, including 648 males and 692 females.

How many households are there in Banabulapalli?

Banabulapalli had 301 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banabulapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banabulapalli was 69.67%. Male literacy was 84.26% and female literacy was 55.83%.