Baner - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Baner is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 66 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baner village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baner is 424171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1166 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Baner

According to the 2011 Census, Baner village had a total population of 3,942 people, including 1,962 males and 1,980 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.32%, with male literacy at 72.23% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,852.

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

Nearby Villages of Baner

Baner 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 Baner

Baner is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Baner is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Baner is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baner

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

Health Facilities in Baner

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

FAQs about Baner