Banakund - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Banakund is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Patkura and around 31 km from Kendrapara . Bantala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banakund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banakund is 396829. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Banakund

According to the 2011 Census, Banakund village had a total population of 325 people, including 161 males and 164 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.24%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 81.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Banakund

Banakund 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 Banakund

Banakund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Banakund is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Banakund is about 31 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 Banakund

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

Health Facilities in Banakund

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

FAQs about Banakund