Banipata - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Banipata is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Kujang and around 53 km from Jagatsinghapur . Baleipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banipata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banipata is 397255. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Banipata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banipata

According to the 2011 Census, Banipata village had a total population of 545 people, including 275 males and 270 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.67%, with male literacy at 96.79% and female literacy at 84.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Banipata

Banipata 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 Banipata

Banipata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Banipata is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Banipata 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 Banipata

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

Health Facilities in Banipata

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

FAQs about Banipata