Banwaria - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Banwaria is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dhangadha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwaria is 222332. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Banwaria

As per Census 2011, Banwaria village has a total population of 2,151 people, consisting of 1,007 males and 1,144 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 419 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 1,383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banwaria

Banwaria 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 Banwaria

Public transport in the Banwaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kishanganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Banwaria is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Banwaria 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 Banwaria

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

Health Facilities in Banwaria

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

FAQs about Banwaria