Banjari - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Banjari is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Banjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 381007. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 768217 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banjari

As per Census 2011, Banjari village has a total population of 1,112 people, consisting of 543 males and 569 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 683 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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 Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Banjari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Banjari is about 32 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 Banjari

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

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

FAQs about Banjari