Banabiharipur - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Banabiharipur is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Telkoi and around 63 km from Kendujhar. Akul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banabiharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banabiharipur is 386392. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Banabiharipur 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 Banabiharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Banabiharipur village had a total population of 553 people, including 273 males and 280 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 64.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Banabiharipur

Banabiharipur 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 Banabiharipur

Banabiharipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Banabiharipur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Banabiharipur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banabiharipur

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

Health Facilities in Banabiharipur

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

FAQs about Banabiharipur