Banasola - Patrapur, Ganjam

Banasola is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Jarada and around 60 km from Chatrapur. Samantiapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banasola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banasola is 413254. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 761006 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Banasola

According to the 2011 Census, Banasola village had a total population of 493 people, including 209 males and 284 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,359 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.36%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 51.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Banasola

Banasola 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 Banasola

Banasola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Banasola is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banasola is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banasola

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

Health Facilities in Banasola

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

FAQs about Banasola