Bankhidi - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Bankhidi is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Anandapur and around 90 km from Kendujhar. Baunsagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankhidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankhidi is 387026. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 758021 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bankhidi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankhidi village had a total population of 1,567 people, including 763 males and 804 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.84%, with male literacy at 61.25% and female literacy at 43.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankhidi

Bankhidi 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 Bankhidi

Bankhidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Bankhidi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bankhidi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankhidi

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

Health Facilities in Bankhidi

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

FAQs about Bankhidi