Bansajal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Bansajal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Charamal and around 55 km from Sambalpur. Bansajal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansajal is 382319. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bansajal

As per Census 2011, Bansajal village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 473 males and 435 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 682 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansajal

Bansajal 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 Bansajal

Bansajal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Bansajal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bansajal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansajal

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

Health Facilities in Bansajal

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

FAQs about Bansajal