Bantara - Rasulpur, Jajpur

Bantara is a village situated in the Rasulpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kuakhia and around 22 km from Jajapur . Gandhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantara is 401498. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 755009 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bantara

As per Census 2011, Bantara village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 545 males and 501 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 349 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bantara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bantara

Bantara 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 Bantara

Bantara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jenapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Bantara is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bantara is about 22 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 Bantara

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

Health Facilities in Bantara

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

FAQs about Bantara