Bankamba - Kashipur, Rayagada

Bankamba is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Tikiri and around 87 km from Rayagada . Bankamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankamba is 426109. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Bankamba

According to the 2011 Census, Bankamba village had a total population of 313 people, including 155 males and 158 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.99%, with male literacy at 48.85% and female literacy at 30.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankamba

Bankamba 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 Bankamba

Bankamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bankamba is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bankamba is about 87 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 Bankamba

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

Health Facilities in Bankamba

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

FAQs about Bankamba