Bantala - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Bantala is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Soso and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Mareigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantala is 387108. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bantala 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 Bantala

According to the 2011 Census, Bantala village had a total population of 342 people, including 165 males and 177 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.49%, with male literacy at 99.33% and female literacy at 87.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantala

Bantala 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 Bantala

Bantala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bantala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bantala is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantala

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

Health Facilities in Bantala

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

FAQs about Bantala