Bania - Khallikote, Ganjam

Bania is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Khalikote and around 45 km from Chatrapur. Bania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bania is 411912. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 761030 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Bania

According to the 2011 Census, Bania village had a total population of 2,722 people, including 1,352 males and 1,370 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Bania

Bania 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 Bania

Bania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Bania is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bania is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bania

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

Health Facilities in Bania

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

FAQs about Bania