Bankeswar - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bankeswar village had a total population of 908 people, including 475 males and 433 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.90%, with male literacy at 93.35% and female literacy at 79.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

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