Banki - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Banki is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biramitrapur and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Andhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 384312. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 770033 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 1,471 people, including 775 males and 696 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.87%, with male literacy at 70.54% and female literacy at 54.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,198.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Banki

Public transport in the Banki is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Banki.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Banki is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Banki is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki