Banjipadar - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Banjipadar is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjipadar is 422411. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Banjipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Banjipadar village had a total population of 137 people, including 68 males and 69 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.12%, with male literacy at 60.34% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjipadar

Banjipadar 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 Banjipadar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Banjipadar. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Banjipadar is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Banjipadar is about 86 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 Banjipadar

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

Health Facilities in Banjipadar

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

FAQs about Banjipadar