Bankel - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Bankel is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bamak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankel is 422592. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Bankel 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 Bankel

According to the 2011 Census, Bankel village had a total population of 850 people, including 429 males and 421 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.54%, with male literacy at 70.78% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankel

Bankel 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 Bankel

Public transport in the Bankel is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Bankel is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bankel is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankel

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

Health Facilities in Bankel

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

FAQs about Bankel