Bankuli - Kodinga, Nabarangpur

Bankuli is a village situated in the Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kodinga and around 70 km from Nabarangapur . Bankuli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankuli is 427786. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 764075 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Bankuli

According to the 2011 Census, Bankuli village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 726 males and 625 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.91%, with male literacy at 50.48% and female literacy at 25.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 776.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankuli

Bankuli 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 Bankuli

Bankuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Bankuli is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Bankuli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankuli

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

Health Facilities in Bankuli

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

FAQs about Bankuli