Bantilo - Astaranga, Puri

Bantilo is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Korana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bantilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantilo is 409261. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Bantilo

According to the 2011 Census, Bantilo village had a total population of 1,594 people, including 818 males and 776 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.87%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380.

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

Nearby Villages of Bantilo

Bantilo 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 Bantilo

Bantilo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bantilo is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bantilo is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantilo

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

Health Facilities in Bantilo

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

FAQs about Bantilo