Banika

Banika is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Bailo is the gram panchayat of Banika village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banika is 386958. The village spans a total geographical area of 70 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758020. Kendujhar is nearest town to Banika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banika 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 Anandapur 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 Banika

Population of Banika

According to the 2011 Census, Banika has a total population of about 879, with approximately 456 males and 423 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 878 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.48%, with male literacy at about 67.11% and female literacy near 49.17%. There are around 174 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banika

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

Nearby Villages of Banika

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

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