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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Banthapalli, Polasara, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Banthapalli, Polasara, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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here are the details for Banthapalli village in the Polasara block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Banthapalli is a village that serves as the headquarters of its own Gram Panchayat . It is one of the larger villages in the Polasara block and is located very close to the block headquarters town.

📌 Overview & Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Village Name	Banthapalli
Gram Panchayat	Banthapalli (the village governs itself)
Block	Polasara (also spelled Polosara)
District	Ganjam, Odisha
Pin Code	761105
Post Office	Banthapalli B.O (Branch Office)
Total Population	1,590 people (as per 2009 data)
Total Households	309 (as per 2009 data)
Geographical Area	116 hectares
Nearest Town	Polasara, approximately 3 km away

📋 Administration & Location

Administrative Role: Banthapalli is a Gram Panchayat that administers a total of 4 villages . According to Mission Antyodaya records, the panchayat includes:
- Banthapalli (main village)
- Kumbharigadia (Muktamaladeipur)
- Mahirakana
- Ustapada
Block Administration: The panchayat works under the Polasara Community Development Block .
Political Representation: The village falls under the Polasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency.
Location Details: Banthapalli is situated approximately 3 km from the block headquarters town of Polasara . The nearest major city is Berhampur (Brahmapur), which is more than 10 km away .
Nearby Localities: Other villages in the same panchayat include Ustapada, Kumbharigadia, and Mahirakana .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2009 data)

Banthapalli has a total population of 1,590, with a relatively balanced gender ratio . The detailed demographics are as follows:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,590	792	798
Female Population %	–	49.81%	50.19%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	949	463	486
SC % of Total Population	59.69%	–	–

The village has a slightly higher female population (798 females vs. 792 males) . The Scheduled Caste (SC) population forms a significant majority at 59.69% of the total population .

Population Density: The population density of Banthapalli is approximately 1,370.69 persons per square kilometer .

🏫 Infrastructure & Amenities

Banthapalli has basic educational and infrastructure facilities, though many advanced services are located in the nearby town of Polasara (3 km away).

Educational Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Pre-Primary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Polasara (less than 5 km)
Primary School	✅ Available	2 government primary schools in the village
Middle School	✅ Available	Government middle school in the village
Secondary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Ustapada (less than 5 km)
Senior Secondary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Polasara (less than 5 km)
Arts & Science Degree College	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Polasara (less than 5 km)

Healthcare Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Distance
Community Health Centre (CHC)	✅ Available	Less than 5 km
Primary Health Sub-Centre	✅ Available	Less than 5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	✅ Available	5-10 km away
Veterinary Hospital	✅ Available	Less than 5 km
Alternative Medicine Hospital	✅ Available	Less than 5 km
Mobile Health Centre	✅ Available	5-10 km away

Banking & Financial Services

Service Type	Availability	Details
Bank Branches	✅ Available	Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India, Utkal Gramya Bank serve the area
Post Office	✅ Available	Banthapalli B.O (Branch Office) with PIN 761105

Transportation

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Railway Station	❌ Not Available	Nearest station more than 10 km away
Nearest Town	✅ Available	Polasara is 3 km away

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Facility Type	Availability
Irrigated Area	84.6 hectares (out of 100.3 ha agricultural area)

🏗️ Development & Government Schemes

Banthapalli has an active record of development work under various government schemes:

PMAGY (Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana)

Project: Construction of Drainage System at Banthapalli village
Phase: PMAGY Phase-II
Date of Event: June 30, 2021

MGNREGA Works

The panchayat has undertaken multiple infrastructure projects under MGNREGA:

Work Name	Category	Year
Construction of culvert on road between Salap Nallah to Dasa Ghai	Rural Connectivity	2021-2022
Construction of road from Salapa Ghai to Ghaniabarg Ghai	Rural Connectivity	2019-2020

Mission Antyodaya Scores

The village has been assessed under the Mission Antyodaya program, which measures village development across multiple parameters. The scores are as follows:

Village Name	Mission Antyodaya Score (2019)
Banthapalli	36.0
Kumbharigadia (Muktamaladeipur)	35.0
Ustapada	36.0
Mahirakana	0

Note: A higher score indicates better infrastructure and service delivery. Banthapalli and Ustapada have the highest scores in the panchayat .

Field Survey Status (2022-23) : As per the latest Mission Antyodaya data, the panchayat has completed field surveys for all villages. A total of 25 assets have been geo-tagged across the panchayat, with 10 assets in Banthapalli village itself .

🗺️ Villages under Banthapalli Gram Panchayat

The Banthapalli Gram Panchayat administers the following 4 villages :

Village Name	Mission Antyodaya Score (2019)	Assets Geo-tagged (2022-23)
Banthapalli (main village)	36.0	10
Kumbharigadia (Muktamaladeipur)	35.0	7
Mahirakana	0	0
Ustapada	36.0	8

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation in Banthapalli. Key agricultural details include :

Total Agricultural Area: 100.3 hectares
Irrigated Area: 84.6 hectares (84.3% of agricultural area)
Un-irrigated Area: 15.7 hectares
Irrigation Source: Other sources (84.6 ha)
Non-Agricultural Area: 8.37 hectares
Miscellaneous Tree Crops: 0.41 hectares
Fallow Land: 6.91 hectares

📝 Summary

Banthapalli is a village that serves as an important Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Polasara block of Ganjam district. With a population of 1,590 and 309 households, the village has a significant Scheduled Caste population (59.69%).

The village has basic educational infrastructure including primary and middle schools, and good healthcare access with a Community Health Centre and Primary Health Sub-Centre within 5 km. The nearest town, Polasara, is only 3 km away, providing access to higher education and other services.

The panchayat administers 4 villages, with Banthapalli and Ustapada having the highest Mission Antyodaya development scores of 36.0. Active development work is ongoing under MGNREGA and PMAGY schemes, including drainage systems, road construction, and culvert construction. The panchayat has geo-tagged 25 assets for transparency in government scheme implementation.