Banthapalli village, Polasara block | Pincode 761105

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LGD code: 411490
Pincode: 761105
Post office: Polosara
Population: 1,590
Households: 309
Literacy rate: 46%
Sex ratio: 1008 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 607
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 67 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 159 km
Distance to Kolkata: 524 km
Nearest railway station: Brahmapur · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Banthapalli · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banthapalli compares

By population, Banthapalli ranks #28 of 135 villages in Polasara mandal.

Literacy rate

46.0%

−14.0% vs mandal average

Banthapalli: 46.0%
Polasara mandal: 60.0%
Ganjam district: 62.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,008

+11 vs mandal average

Banthapalli: 1,008
Polasara mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.5 vs mandal average

Banthapalli: 5.1
Polasara mandal: 4.6

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

Banthapalli at a glance

Banthapalli is a village of 1,590 people in 309 households (Census 2011) in Polasara block, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 28th-largest of 135 villages in Polasara block. Literacy is 46%, 14 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 1,008 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Ganjam district centre, 8 km from Brahmapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761105, served by Polosara post office; the LGD village code is 411490. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Banthapalli, <1 km away. The village votes in Chilika assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prithiviraj Harichandan. The population is estimated at 1,875 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banthapalli · this village	1,590	46%	—
Banthapalli · Digapahandi	4,093	61%	0 km N
Banthapalli · Gangapur	390	77%	0 km N
Siriapur · Digapahandi	138	73%	0.7 km E
Siriapur · Pipili	295	75%	0.7 km E
Chanchadapalli · Digapahandi	1,114	51%	0.7 km SE
Chanchadapalli · Digapahandi	735	60%	0.7 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banthapalli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: POLASARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 68
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Banthapalli
Total area (ha): 116
Irrigated area (ha): 84.6
Forest area (ha): 0.01

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

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Key facts — Banthapalli

LGD code: 411490
Pincode: 761105
Post office: Polosara
Population (Census 2011): 1,590
Population (projected 2026): 1,875
Households: 309
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1008
Literacy rate: 46.0%
Coordinates: 19.31403°N, 84.71907°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Puri
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chilika
Member of Parliament: Sambit Patra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prithiviraj Harichandan
Block / Mandal: Polasara

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 Ganjam district level

Then & Now

Banthapalli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,590

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,875

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

309

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

364

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: 1,590Census 2011
Households: 309Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1008 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8752026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3642026 projection
Active job cards: 4,05,970MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,227MGNREGA · 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: 855NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.7%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 · Ganjam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganjam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganjam 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Banthapalli

Mandal centre

Polasara · ≈ 67 km

≈ 2 h 18 min by car · 2 h 44 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ganjam · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar159 kmcapital
Kolkata524 km
Hyderabad692 km
Chennai840 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBrahmapur8 km
Bus stopବଡ଼ ମେଡ଼ିକାଲ ବସ ଷ୍ଟପ୍10 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Banthapalli<1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India7 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum6 km
CollegeBharat institute of engineering and technology4 km
Police stationTown Thana7 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Banthapalli

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Mahuri Kalua TempleTemple3.0 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Banthapalli

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🎓Bharat institute of engineering and technologyCollege3.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

Reported by prameyanews.com.

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.comyesterday
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrintyesterday
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
pragativadi.comyesterday
Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesman2 days ago
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
orissapost.com2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Banthapalli

What is the pincode of Banthapalli?

The pincode of Banthapalli, Polasara block, Ganjam district, Odisha is 761105. The post office is Polosara.

Which post office delivers to Banthapalli?

Mail for Banthapalli is delivered through Polosara post office, pincode 761105, in Polasara block, Ganjam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banthapalli located?

Banthapalli is a village in Polasara block of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Banthapalli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banthapalli village has a population of 1,590 across 309 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banthapalli in?

Banthapalli falls under the Puri Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banthapalli in?

Banthapalli falls under the Chilika assembly constituency (AC #118) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Banthapalli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banthapalli village is 46.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Banthapalli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banthapalli village is 1008 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banthapalli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banthapalli, 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 Banthapalli from Ganjam district centre?

Banthapalli is approximately 30 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ganjam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banthapalli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banthapalli village is 411490.

How big is Banthapalli compared to other villages in Polasara block?

Banthapalli ranks 28 of 135 villages in Polasara block by Census 2011 population (1,590 residents).

How far is Banthapalli from Bhubaneswar?

Banthapalli is about 159 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 207 km.

How far is Banthapalli from Kolkata?

Banthapalli is about 524 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 681 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banthapalli?

Brahmapur is the nearest railway station to Banthapalli, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Banthapalli?

ବଡ଼ ମେଡ଼ିକାଲ ବସ ଷ୍ଟପ୍ is the nearest bus stop to Banthapalli, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banthapalli?

Government Hospital, Banthapalli is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banthapalli, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banthapalli?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Banthapalli, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Banthapalli?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Banthapalli, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Banthapalli?

Banthapalli falls under Chilika assembly constituency (AC 118). The sitting MLA is Prithiviraj Harichandan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Banthapalli?

Banthapalli is in Puri Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sambit Patra (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Banthapalli?

Within 5 km of Banthapalli: Bharat institute of engineering and technology (3.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Banthapalli in 2026?

Banthapalli is estimated at 1,875 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,590 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)