Bankipali - Rampur, Sonepur

Bankipali is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Rampur and around 52 km from Subarnapur. Bankipali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankipali is 419000. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bankipali

As per Census 2011, Bankipali village has a total population of 1,535 people, consisting of 767 males and 768 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 982 literate and 553 illiterate residents. Additionally, 348 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankipali

Bankipali 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 Bankipali

Bankipali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bankipali is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bankipali is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankipali

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

Health Facilities in Bankipali

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

FAQs about Bankipali