Banjibahal - Boden, Nuapada

Banjibahal is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjibahal is 422081. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Banjibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Banjibahal village had a total population of 987 people, including 469 males and 518 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.12%, with male literacy at 58.85% and female literacy at 32.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjibahal

Banjibahal 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 Banjibahal

Public transport in the Banjibahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Banjibahal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Banjibahal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjibahal

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

Health Facilities in Banjibahal

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

FAQs about Banjibahal