Banmahuldiha - Patana, Keonjhar

Banmahuldiha is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Ghatgaon and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Dumuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banmahuldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banmahuldiha is 386614. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Banmahuldiha

As per Census 2011, Banmahuldiha village has a total population of 986 people, consisting of 473 males and 513 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 632 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banmahuldiha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banmahuldiha

Banmahuldiha 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 Banmahuldiha

Banmahuldiha 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 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Banmahuldiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Banmahuldiha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banmahuldiha

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

Health Facilities in Banmahuldiha

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

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