Bansa - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Bansa is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bansa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansa is 398179. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bansa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bansa

According to the 2011 Census, Bansa village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 533 males and 570 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.01%, with male literacy at 89.90% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansa

Bansa 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 Bansa

Bansa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bansa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Bansa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansa

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

Health Facilities in Bansa

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

FAQs about Bansa