Bankapalas - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Bankapalas is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bankapalas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankapalas is 423829. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bankapalas 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 Bankapalas

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapalas village had a total population of 756 people, including 360 males and 396 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.80%, with male literacy at 58.10% and female literacy at 32.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankapalas

Bankapalas 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 Bankapalas

Bankapalas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bankapalas is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bankapalas is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankapalas

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

Health Facilities in Bankapalas

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

FAQs about Bankapalas