Bantali - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Bantali is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Rairangpur and around 75 km from Baripada. Mundathakura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantali is 388222. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bantali

As per Census 2011, Bantali village has a total population of 966 people, consisting of 501 males and 465 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 778 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantali

Bantali 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 Bantali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bantali. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bantali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bantali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantali

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

Health Facilities in Bantali

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

FAQs about Bantali