Banki - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Banki is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Chandiposh and around 85 km from Sundargarh. Banki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 384650. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Bonai 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 786 people, including 391 males and 395 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.53%, with male literacy at 77.71% and female literacy at 59.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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 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 Banki

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champajharam, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Banki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Banki is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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