Bankutola - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Bankutola is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Bisra and around 145 km from Sundargarh. Teterkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankutola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankutola is 384495. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bankutola 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 Bankutola

According to the 2011 Census, Bankutola village had a total population of 484 people, including 241 males and 243 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 80.93% and female literacy at 58.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankutola

Bankutola 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 Bankutola

Bankutola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Link C-cabin, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Bankutola is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Bankutola is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankutola

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

Health Facilities in Bankutola

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

FAQs about Bankutola