Banjibahal - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Banjibahal is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sargiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjibahal is 424185. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Banjibahal 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 Banjibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Banjibahal village had a total population of 993 people, including 493 males and 500 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.03%, with male literacy at 63.93% and female literacy at 42.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjibahal

Banjibahal 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 Banjibahal

Banjibahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Banjibahal is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Banjibahal is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjibahal

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

Health Facilities in Banjibahal

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

FAQs about Banjibahal