Baniapasi - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Baniapasi is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Sainkul and around 101 km from Kendujhar. Taruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniapasi is 387340. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Baniapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Baniapasi village had a total population of 836 people, including 401 males and 435 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.51%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 74.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniapasi

Baniapasi 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 Baniapasi

Baniapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baniapasi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baniapasi is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniapasi

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

Health Facilities in Baniapasi

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

FAQs about Baniapasi