Banae - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Banae is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kabisuryanagar and around 53 km from Chatrapur. Badakharida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banae village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banae is 411463. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 761041 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banae

According to the 2011 Census, Banae village had a total population of 2,745 people, including 1,388 males and 1,357 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.33%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 845.

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

Nearby Villages of Banae

Banae 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 Banae

Banae is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Banae is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Banae is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banae

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

Health Facilities in Banae

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

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