Bantara

Bantara is a village located in Kuakhia tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kuakhia (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Gandhana is the gram panchayat of Bantara village.

Here you can discover what makes Bantara unique in its vibrant Kuakhia-Jajapur region. You’ll see Bantara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bantara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bantara is 401498. The village spans a total geographical area of 118 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755009. Jajapur is nearest town to Bantara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bantara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Korei Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bantara

Population of Bantara

According to the 2011 Census, Bantara has a total population of about 1,046, with approximately 545 males and 501 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 349 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 146. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.47%, with male literacy at about 79.08% and female literacy near 65.27%. There are around 214 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bantara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bantara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bantara. As per the 2011 stats, Bantara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bantara

Knowing the nearby villages of Bantara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bantara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bantara