Bankia - Champua, Keonjhar

Bankia is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Champua and around 48 km from Kendujhar. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankia is 385488. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bankia

According to the 2011 Census, Bankia village had a total population of 510 people, including 254 males and 256 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.94%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 61.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankia

Bankia 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 Bankia

Bankia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Bankia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bankia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankia

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

Health Facilities in Bankia

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

FAQs about Bankia