Binsa - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Binsa is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Makhdumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binsa is 244123. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Binsa

As per Census 2011, Binsa village has a total population of 2,269 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,090 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 954 literate and 1,315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2691,1791,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)456235221
Scheduled Castes (SC)335181154
Literate Population954611343
Illiterate Population1,315568747

Nearby Villages of Binsa

Binsa 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)
ShahpurNorth-West1.18 km
MalikpurSouth1.23 km
AsiaSouth-West1.66 km
BendauliNorth1.99 km
MakhdumpurSouth2.37 km
BazidpurNorth2.37 km
MerhwanSouth-East2.44 km
KharbhaiyaEast2.54 km
Satauli KhurdNorth2.59 km
JaitiyaNorth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Binsa

Binsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singriawan, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Binsa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Binsa 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 Binsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Binsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Binsa

Where is Binsa located?

Binsa village is located in Karai Parsurai Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Binsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Binsa is Makhdumpur.

What is the pincode of Binsa?

The pincode of Binsa is 801304.

What is the population of Binsa?

Binsa has a total population of 2,269, including 1,179 males and 1,090 females.

How many households are there in Binsa?

There are 317 households in Binsa.

What is the literacy rate in Binsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Binsa is 42.04%. Male literacy is 51.82% and female literacy is 31.47%.