Banko - Koida, Sundargarh

Banko is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 186 km from Sundargarh. San Roxy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banko is 384693. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Banko 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 Banko

As per Census 2011, Banko village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 465 males and 449 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 857 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banko are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banko

Banko 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 Banko

Banko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Banko is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Banko is about 186 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banko

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

Health Facilities in Banko

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

FAQs about Banko