Baniari - Darpan, Jajpur

Baniari is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Balichandrapur and around 65 km from Jajapur . Saudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniari is 401814. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 754292 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Baniari

According to the 2011 Census, Baniari village had a total population of 1,721 people, including 881 males and 840 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.73%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 76.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniari

Baniari 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 Baniari

Baniari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Baniari is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Baniari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniari

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

Health Facilities in Baniari

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

FAQs about Baniari