Indian Village Directory

Bankel Village

Bankel is an inhabited village in Narala Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 422845, the Census 2011 record lists 745 people in 198 households and the reported area is 281 hectares. The local references include Sargiguda Gram Panchayat, Narala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhawanipatna at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Bankel is a village in Narala Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 422845 and 745 people in 198 households.
Village Code422845
Population745
Households198
Area281 hectares
Nearest TownBhawanipatna

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankel
Census Village Code
422845
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narala
Sub-district Census Code
03161
CD Block
Narala
Gram Panchayat
Sargiguda
Households
198
Population
745
Male Population
393
Female Population
352
Sex Ratio
895.67
Area
281 hectares
Area
2.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 745 people, 281 hectares of reported area and Bhawanipatna as the nearest town reference for Bankel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictKalahandi
TahasilNarala
CD BlockNarala
Gram PanchayatSargiguda
  • Bankel falls under Narala Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 422845.
  • The record lists 745 people living in 198 households.
  • The reported village area is 281 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhawanipatna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density265.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.76 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.51%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankel in the official administrative record. Census village code 422845, Sargiguda Gram Panchayat and Narala CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03161
Village Census Code
422845
CD Block Code
0272
Gram Panchayat Code
13
CD Block Name
Narala
Gram Panchayat Name
Sargiguda

Location and Distance

Bhawanipatna is the nearest town listed for Bankel, about 4 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhawanipatna
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Bhawanipatna
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
281 hectares
Area
2.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 745 people in 198 households, with 393 male residents and 352 female residents. The average household size is 3.76, and SC share is 17.05% and ST share is 16.51% for Bankel. Population density works out to about 265.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
198
Total Population
745
Male Population
393
Female Population
352
Sex Ratio
895.67
Average Household Size
3.76
SC Population
127
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
17.05
ST Population
123
ST Male Population
61
ST Female Population
62
ST Population Share
16.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankel list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankel include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
53.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bankel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bankel is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankel show that net sown area is 75.35 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
81.04 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.33
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
27.68 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.01 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
75.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
75.35 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bankel

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
11
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 82%
CRM 2 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 82%
Canara Bank 1 9.1%
Bank of India 1 9.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Main Road Rupra Road Rupra Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 760001 Kalahandi Narala Sargiguda College Chowk Narla College Chowk Narla, Kalahandi, Odisha, 760001
State Bank of India ATM 766100 Kalahandi Narala Bhanpur Balipada Bus Stand at-Balipada, Po-Bhanpur, Via-Narla, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766100
State Bank of India ATM 766100 Kalahandi Narala Narla Narla Narla Narla, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766100
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Rupra Road, Narla, Kalahandi Rupra Road, Narla, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Trinath Mandir Chowk, Rupra Road C/O-Biswambar Nanda, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Kalahandi Rupraroad, Teh.lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Kalahandi Via Rupra, P. S. Narala, Rupraroad, Teh.lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bankel village located?

Bankel is in Narala Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Bankel village in?

Bankel village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Bankel village in?

Bankel village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Bankel under?

Bankel comes under Narala Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bankel?

The Census village code of Bankel is 422845.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankel under?

Bankel is listed under Sargiguda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narala.

What is the population of Bankel village?

The village record lists 745 people and 198 households for Bankel.

How many households are in Bankel village?

The village record lists 198 households for Bankel.

What is the male and female population of Bankel?

The record lists 393 male residents and 352 female residents for Bankel.

What is the sex ratio of Bankel village?

The sex ratio of Bankel is 895.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankel village?

The reported geographical area of Bankel is 281 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankel village?

The approximate population density of Bankel is 265.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bankel?

The nearest town listed for Bankel is Bhawanipatna, about 4 km away.

How far is Bankel from the district headquarters?

Bankel is about 35 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankel from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankel is about 4 km from Narala, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bankel.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bankel?

For Bankel, net sown area is 75.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bankel?

The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankel. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.