Bankidihi - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Bankidihi is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Asana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankidihi is 388145. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Bankidihi 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 Bankidihi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankidihi village had a total population of 744 people, including 359 males and 385 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.60%, with male literacy at 63.01% and female literacy at 35.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankidihi

Bankidihi 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 Bankidihi

Public transport in the Bankidihi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bankidihi is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bankidihi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankidihi

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

Health Facilities in Bankidihi

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

FAQs about Bankidihi