Banki - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Banki is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Babuchhipidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 381153. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 527 people, including 275 males and 252 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.45%, with male literacy at 71.77% and female literacy at 46.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Banki 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 Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Banki is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki