Banki - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Banki is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Luhakani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 388025. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Banki 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 Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 862 people, including 410 males and 452 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.92%, with male literacy at 69.36% and female literacy at 47.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 737.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Public transport in the Banki is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Banki is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Banki 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 Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki