Banjari - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Banjari is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 381886. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Banjari

As per Census 2011, Banjari village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 276 males and 164 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 594 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 424 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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 Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Banjari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Banjari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjari

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

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

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