Binajhari - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Binajhari is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ghatgaon and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Mukundapurpatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binajhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binajhari is 386696. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Binajhari 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 Binajhari

According to the 2011 Census, Binajhari village had a total population of 956 people, including 484 males and 472 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 86.68% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Binajhari

Binajhari 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 Binajhari

Binajhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Binajhari is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Binajhari is about 50 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 Binajhari

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

Health Facilities in Binajhari

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

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