Banapur village, Seskhal block | Pincode 765002

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MITA PUALA

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LGD code: 426627
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population: 90
Households: 21
Literacy rate: 27.8%
Sex ratio: 1500 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 44
Distance to district centre: 3 km
Distance to mandal centre: 27 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 267 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 570 km
Nearest railway station: Therubali · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bisam · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banapur compares

By population, Banapur ranks #77 of 92 villages in Seskhal mandal.

Literacy rate

27.8%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Banapur: 27.8%
Seskhal mandal: 32.2%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,500

+385 vs mandal average

Banapur: 1,500
Seskhal mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Banapur: 4.3
Seskhal mandal: 4.4

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

Banapur at a glance

Banapur is a village of 90 people in 21 households (Census 2011) in Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 77th-largest of 92 villages in Seskhal block. Literacy is 28%, 4 points below the block average of 32% and the sex ratio is 1,500 women per 1,000 men. It lies 3 km from the Rayagada district centre, 6 km from Therubali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765002, served by Rayagada S.F. post office; the LGD village code is 426627. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bisam, 18 km away. The sarpanch is MITA PUALA. The population is estimated at 106 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banapur · this village	90	28%	—
Banapur · Bishamakatak	392	29%	0 km N
Dachupai · Bishamakatak	50	10%	1.1 km SE
Tarapali · Rayagada	62	15%	1.5 km S
Dengasaragi · Reamal	799	57%	1.9 km SW
Bijibanga Alias Murtiguda · Bishamakatak	8	13%	2.9 km NE
Badajamiti · Bishamakatak	91	33%	3.6 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banapur

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): 11
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
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: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 54
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Jemadaipentha
Total area (ha): 179
Irrigated area (ha): 59.01
Forest area (ha): 0.55

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

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Key facts — Banapur

LGD code: 426627
Pincode: 765002
Post office: Rayagada S.F.
Population (Census 2011): 90
Population (projected 2026): 106
Households: 21
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1500
Literacy rate: 27.8%
Coordinates: 19.35409°N, 83.47877°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MITA PUALA
Block / Mandal: Seskhal

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Banapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

106

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

Households · 2026

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: 90Census 2011
Households: 21Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1500 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1062026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 252026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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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Getting there

How to reach Banapur

Mandal centre

Seskhal · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 3.2 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar267 kmcapital
Hyderabad570 km
Kolkata621 km
Chennai777 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTherubali6 km
Bus stopJaykaypur Bus Stop14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bisam18 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank20 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management25 km
Police stationl. police station19 km

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People often ask about Banapur

What is the pincode of Banapur?

The pincode of Banapur, Seskhal block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765002. The post office is Rayagada S.F..

Which post office delivers to Banapur?

Mail for Banapur is delivered through Rayagada S.F. post office, pincode 765002, in Seskhal block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banapur located?

Banapur is a village in Seskhal block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Banapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banapur village has a population of 90 across 21 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banapur?

The current sarpanch of Banapur gram panchayat is MITA PUALA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banapur in?

Banapur falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banapur in?

Banapur falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Banapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banapur village is 27.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Banapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banapur village is 1500 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banapur, 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.

How far is Banapur from Rayagada district centre?

Banapur is approximately 3 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banapur village is 426627.

How big is Banapur compared to other villages in Seskhal block?

Banapur ranks 77 of 92 villages in Seskhal block by Census 2011 population (90 residents).

How far is Banapur from Bhubaneswar?

Banapur is about 267 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 347 km.

How far is Banapur from Hyderabad?

Banapur is about 570 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 742 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banapur?

Therubali is the nearest railway station to Banapur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Banapur?

Jaykaypur Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Banapur, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banapur?

Government Hospital, Bisam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banapur, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banapur?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Banapur, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MP for Banapur?

Banapur is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Banapur in 2026?

Banapur is estimated at 106 people in 2026, up about 18% from 90 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banapur 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; Banapur in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Banapur?

MITA PUALA is the sarpanch of Banapur gram panchayat, Seskhal block. See the sarpanch list of Seskhal 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)