Bankili - Kolnara, Rayagada

Bankili is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Rayagada and around 40 km from Rayagada . Binkili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankili is 426267. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bankili

As per Census 2011, Bankili village has a total population of 813 people, consisting of 544 males and 269 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 494 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 552 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankili are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bankili

Bankili 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 Bankili

Public transport in the Bankili is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bankili is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bankili is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankili

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

Health Facilities in Bankili

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

FAQs about Bankili