Boneikela - Banei, Sundargarh

Boneikela is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boneikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boneikela is 385199. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

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

Population of Boneikela

According to the 2011 Census, Boneikela village had a total population of 559 people, including 272 males and 287 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Boneikela

Boneikela 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 Boneikela

Public transport in the Boneikela is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Boneikela is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Boneikela 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 Boneikela

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

Health Facilities in Boneikela

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

FAQs about Boneikela