Bangai - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Bangai is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Koliana and around 7 km from Baripada. Purunapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangai is 389410. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bangai 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 Bangai

According to the 2011 Census, Bangai village had a total population of 71 people, including 38 males and 33 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.82%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 37.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangai

Bangai 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 Bangai

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bangai. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bangai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bangai is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangai

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

Health Facilities in Bangai

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

FAQs about Bangai