Bankisul - Baripada, Mayurbhanj

Bankisul is a village situated in the Baripada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Baripada Sadar and around 20 km from Baripada. Bankisole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankisul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankisul is 389168. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 757107 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bankisul

As per Census 2011, Bankisul village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 627 males and 563 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankisul

Bankisul 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 Bankisul

Bankisul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bankisul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bankisul is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankisul

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

Health Facilities in Bankisul

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

FAQs about Bankisul