Banapokharia - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Banapokharia is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Badampahar and around 110 km from Baripada. Kusumi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banapokharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banapokharia is 388324. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 757050 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Banapokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Banapokharia village had a total population of 435 people, including 229 males and 206 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.97%, with male literacy at 70.15% and female literacy at 38.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Banapokharia

Banapokharia 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 Banapokharia

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banapokharia. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Banapokharia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Banapokharia is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banapokharia

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

Health Facilities in Banapokharia

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

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