Banto - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Banto is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chandan Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banto is 396299. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 754217 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Banto

According to the 2011 Census, Banto village had a total population of 610 people, including 284 males and 326 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.85%, with male literacy at 94.38% and female literacy at 80.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Banto

Banto 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 Banto

Banto 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 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Banto is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Banto is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banto

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

Health Facilities in Banto

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

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