Banamal village, Khaprakhol block | Pincode 767028

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUMATI PADHAN

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LGD code: 420760
Pincode: 767028
Post office: Khaprakhol
Population: 449
Households: 118
Literacy rate: 61.9%
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 131

Census 2011 · in context

How Banamal compares

By population, Banamal ranks #84 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol mandal.

Literacy rate

61.9%

+12.8% vs mandal average

Banamal: 61.9%
Khaprakhol mandal: 49.1%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

978

−46 vs mandal average

Banamal: 978
Khaprakhol mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Banamal: 3.8
Khaprakhol mandal: 3.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Banamal at a glance

Banamal is a village of 449 people in 118 households (Census 2011) in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 84th-largest of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block. Literacy is 62%, 13 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 978 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767028, served by Khaprakhol post office; the LGD village code is 420760. The sarpanch is SUMATI PADHAN, and the village votes in Sonepur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Pujari. The population is estimated at 529 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banamal · this village	449	62%	—
Chaulbanji · Khaprakhol	950	48%	—
Sargipali · Khaprakhol	919	62%	—
Maharapadar · Khaprakhol	814	51%	—
Bagjharan · Khaprakhol	732	39%	—
Damnimal · Khaprakhol	344	62%	—
Golamunda · Khaprakhol	265	57%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banamal

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PATNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 78
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Maharapadar
Total area (ha): 200
Irrigated area (ha): 44.5
Forest area (ha): 10.82

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Banamal

LGD code: 420760
Pincode: 767028
Post office: Khaprakhol
Population (Census 2011): 449
Population (projected 2026): 529
Households: 118
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 978
Literacy rate: 61.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonepur
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Pujari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUMATI PADHAN
Block / Mandal: Khaprakhol

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Balangir district level

Then & Now

Banamal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

449

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

529

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

118

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

139

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 449Census 2011
Households: 118Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5292026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1392026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 919NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balangir district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balangir district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balangir district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Quick answers

People often ask about Banamal

What is the pincode of Banamal?

The pincode of Banamal, Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767028. The post office is Khaprakhol.

Which post office delivers to Banamal?

Mail for Banamal is delivered through Khaprakhol post office, pincode 767028, in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banamal located?

Banamal is a village in Khaprakhol block of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Banamal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banamal village has a population of 449 across 118 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banamal?

The current sarpanch of Banamal gram panchayat is SUMATI PADHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banamal in?

Banamal falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banamal in?

Banamal falls under the Sonepur assembly constituency (AC #65) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Banamal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banamal village is 61.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Banamal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banamal village is 978 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banamal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banamal, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Banamal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banamal village is 420760.

How big is Banamal compared to other villages in Khaprakhol block?

Banamal ranks 84 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block by Census 2011 population (449 residents).

Who is the MLA of Banamal?

Banamal falls under Sonepur assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Pujari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Banamal?

Banamal is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Banamal in 2026?

Banamal is estimated at 529 people in 2026, up about 18% from 449 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banamal in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Banamal in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Banamal?

SUMATI PADHAN is the sarpanch of Banamal gram panchayat, Khaprakhol block. See the sarpanch list of Khaprakhol block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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