Baneikala - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Baneikala is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baneikala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baneikala is 388110. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Baneikala 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 Baneikala

As per Census 2011, Baneikala village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 302 males and 291 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baneikala

Baneikala 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 Baneikala

Baneikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Baneikala is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baneikala is about 73 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 Baneikala

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

Health Facilities in Baneikala

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

FAQs about Baneikala