Bania Village Overview
Bania is a village in Khalikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It lies about 45 km from Khalikote tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Chatrapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bania village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bania village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bania is 411912. The village covers a geographical area of 646 hectares and has a pincode of 761030. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Location Map of Bania
Population & Demographics of Bania
This section provides population and demographic details of Bania village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,722 | 1,352 | 1,370 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 377 | 182 | 195 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 457 | 233 | 224 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 130 | 66 | 64 |
| Literate Population | 1,681 | 960 | 721 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,041 | 392 | 649 |
Key population details of Bania village are given below:
- Bania village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,722, including approximately 1,352 males and 1,370 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 457 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 130 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bania village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.76%.
- There are around 561 households in Bania village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bania
Transport facilities help residents of Bania village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bania
The following villages are located close to Bania and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bania
- Where is Bania located?
- Bania village is located in Khalikote Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bania?
- Bania is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bania?
- The pincode of Bania is 761030.
- What is the population of Bania?
- Bania has a total population of 2,722, including 1,352 males and 1,370 females.
- How many households are there in Bania?
- There are 561 households in Bania.
- What is the literacy rate in Bania?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bania is 61.76%. Male literacy is 71.01% and female literacy is 52.63%.