Beni Ganjhar - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Beni Ganjhar is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Tandwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beni Ganjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beni Ganjhar is 253933. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Beni Ganjhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Beni Ganjhar

As per Census 2011, Beni Ganjhar village has a total population of 2,485 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,210 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 403 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,582 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 863 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beni Ganjhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4851,2751,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)403187216
Scheduled Castes (SC)863443420
Literate Population1,582921661
Illiterate Population903354549

Nearby Villages of Beni Ganjhar

Beni Ganjhar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhaluwariNorth0.89 km
BarwadihSouth1.07 km
Khairi RamNorth1.21 km
DamuaSouth-East1.34 km
Rajokhar Alias RongaSouth1.40 km
PaharpurSouth-West1.41 km
Karman LahangNorth-East1.54 km
MalwariyaWest1.74 km
PatrengaSouth1.77 km
Ghura PurandarNorth1.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beni Ganjhar

Beni Ganjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Beni Ganjhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Beni Ganjhar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beni Ganjhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Beni Ganjhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Beni Ganjhar

Where is Beni Ganjhar located?

Beni Ganjhar village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beni Ganjhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Beni Ganjhar is Tandwa.

What is the pincode of Beni Ganjhar?

The pincode of Beni Ganjhar is 824302.

What is the population of Beni Ganjhar?

Beni Ganjhar has a total population of 2,485, including 1,275 males and 1,210 females.

How many households are there in Beni Ganjhar?

There are 418 households in Beni Ganjhar.

What is the literacy rate in Beni Ganjhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beni Ganjhar is 63.66%. Male literacy is 72.24% and female literacy is 54.63%.