Banamalipur - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Banamalipur is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baxitulisipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamalipur is 423753. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Banamalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Banamalipur village had a total population of 253 people, including 128 males and 125 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.83%, with male literacy at 72.81% and female literacy at 52.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Banamalipur

Banamalipur 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 Banamalipur

Banamalipur 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 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Banamalipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Banamalipur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamalipur

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

Health Facilities in Banamalipur

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

FAQs about Banamalipur