Binjhala - Banapur, Khordha

Binjhala is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kulei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binjhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binjhala is 408325. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Binjhala

According to the 2011 Census, Binjhala village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 745 males and 937 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,258 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Binjhala

Binjhala 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 Binjhala

Binjhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Binjhala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Binjhala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binjhala

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

Health Facilities in Binjhala

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

FAQs about Binjhala