Banthapalli - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Banthapalli is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Digapahandi and around 30 km from Chatrapur. Bonthapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banthapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banthapalli is 412832. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 760002 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banthapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Banthapalli village had a total population of 4,093 people, including 2,111 males and 1,982 females, living in 819 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 59.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Banthapalli

Banthapalli 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 Banthapalli

Banthapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Banthapalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banthapalli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banthapalli

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

Health Facilities in Banthapalli

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

FAQs about Banthapalli