Bantala - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Bantala is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Korai and around 35 km from Jajapur . Haladigadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantala is 400772. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 755025 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bantala 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 Bantala

According to the 2011 Census, Bantala village had a total population of 326 people, including 168 males and 158 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.86%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 78.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantala

Bantala 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 Bantala

Bantala 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 Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Bantala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Bantala is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantala

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

Health Facilities in Bantala

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

FAQs about Bantala