Banko

Banko is a village located in Champua tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Champua (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Sunaposi is the gram panchayat of Banko village.

Here you can discover what makes Banko unique in its vibrant Champua-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Banko’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 Banko

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banko is 385416. The village spans a total geographical area of 237 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758041. Joda is nearest town to Banko village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banko 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 Banko

Population of Banko

According to the 2011 Census, Banko has a total population of about 937, with approximately 476 males and 461 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 246 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 373. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.71%, with male literacy at about 65.13% and female literacy near 45.99%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banko's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banko

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

Nearby Villages of Banko

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banko