Banipanga - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Banipanga is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baterima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banipanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banipanga is 422971. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Banipanga 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 Banipanga

According to the 2011 Census, Banipanga village had a total population of 152 people, including 77 males and 75 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 38.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Banipanga

Banipanga 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 Banipanga

Banipanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Banipanga is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Banipanga is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banipanga

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

Health Facilities in Banipanga

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

FAQs about Banipanga