Bankeswar Village - Aali, Kendrapara

Bankeswar is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Singiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankeswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankeswar is 396152. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bankeswar

As per Census 2011, Bankeswar village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 475 males and 433 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankeswar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bankeswar

Bankeswar 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 Bankeswar

Bankeswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bankeswar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bankeswar is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankeswar

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

Health Facilities in Bankeswar

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

FAQs about Bankeswar