Bankapur - Khariar, Nuapada

Bankapur is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khasbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankapur is 422044. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bankapur 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 Bankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapur village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 600 males and 621 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.27%, with male literacy at 65.81% and female literacy at 41.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankapur

Bankapur 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 Bankapur

Public transport in the Bankapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bankapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bankapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankapur

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

Health Facilities in Bankapur

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

FAQs about Bankapur