Banmali - Kursakatta, Araria

Banmali is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kursa Kanta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banmali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banmali is 221917. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Banmali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banmali

As per Census 2011, Banmali village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 360 males and 345 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banmali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banmali

Banmali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banmali

Banmali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogbani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Banmali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Banmali is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banmali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banmali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banmali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banmali village are given below:

FAQs about Banmali