Binika

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Binika | type = city | latd = 21.03 | longd = 83.8
locator_position = right | state_name = Orissa
district = Subarnapur
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altitude = 122
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 14,537| population_density =
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Binika (also known as Binka) is a town and a notified area committee in Subarnapur district in the state of Orissa, India.

Geography

Binika is located at coord|21.03|N|83.8|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Binika.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Binika] ] It has an average elevation of 122 metres (400 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Binika had a population of 14,537. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Binika has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 50%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Current MLA from Binka Assembly Constituency is Niranjan Pujari of BJD, who won the seat in State elections of 2004 and also in 2000. Previous MLAs from this seat include Narasingha Mishra of JD who won this seat in 1995, Panchanan Mishra as independent candidate in 1990, Chitiaranjan Mishra of INC in 1985, Pradipt Hota of INC(I) in 1980, and independent candidate Parakhita Karna in 1977. [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp113.htm
title = State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparision for 113-Binka Constituency of ORISSA
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-26]

Binka is part of Phulbani (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Orissa
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-26]

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