Bankapala - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Bankapala is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Jayapatna and around 49 km from Bhawanipatna. Deypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankapala is 424091. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bankapala

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapala village had a total population of 2,338 people, including 1,097 males and 1,241 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.91%, with male literacy at 76.66% and female literacy at 51.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankapala

Bankapala 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 Bankapala

Bankapala 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bankapala is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bankapala is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankapala

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

Health Facilities in Bankapala

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

FAQs about Bankapala