Banahi - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Banahi is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Latta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahi is 253029. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Banahi

As per Census 2011, Banahi village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 767 males and 712 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 917 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banahi

Banahi 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 Banahi

Banahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Banahi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Banahi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahi

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

Health Facilities in Banahi

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

FAQs about Banahi