Banta - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Banta is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Tarasingi and around 132 km from Chatrapur. Khetamundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banta is 410289. The village covers a total geographical area of 904 hectares and falls under the 761131 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Banta

According to the 2011 Census, Banta village had a total population of 1,630 people, including 793 males and 837 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.52%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 46.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Banta

Banta 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 Banta

Banta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Banta is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banta is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banta

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

Health Facilities in Banta

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

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