Banabir - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Banabir is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Harichandanpur and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Bhanrpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banabir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banabir is 386761. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Daitari is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Banabir

According to the 2011 Census, Banabir village had a total population of 472 people, including 244 males and 228 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.67%, with male literacy at 66.19% and female literacy at 48.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Banabir

Banabir 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 Banabir

Public transport in the Banabir is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daitari to Banabir is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Banabir is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banabir

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

Health Facilities in Banabir

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

FAQs about Banabir