Bankuba - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Bankuba is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Hatibari and around 135 km from Sundargarh. Kardega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankuba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankuba is 384374. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Bankuba 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 Bankuba

According to the 2011 Census, Bankuba village had a total population of 1,112 people, including 571 males and 541 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.38%, with male literacy at 59.12% and female literacy at 41.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 987.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankuba

Bankuba 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 Bankuba

Bankuba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biramitrapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Bankuba is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bankuba is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankuba

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

Health Facilities in Bankuba

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

FAQs about Bankuba