Banakia

Banakia is a village located in Champua tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Champua (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Rangamatia is the gram panchayat of Banakia village.

Here you can discover what makes Banakia unique in its vibrant Champua-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Banakia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Banakia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banakia is 385485. The village spans a total geographical area of 303 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758044. Joda is nearest town to Banakia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banakia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banakia

Population of Banakia

According to the 2011 Census, Banakia has a total population of about 247, with approximately 127 males and 120 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 129. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.68%, with male literacy at about 81.10% and female literacy near 65.83%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banakia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banakia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Banakia. As per the 2011 stats, Banakia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Banakia

Knowing the nearby villages of Banakia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Banakia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Banakia