Baniyagaon - Bhanpuri, Bastar

Baniyagaon is a village situated in the Bhanpuri tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Bastar and around 45 km from Jagdalpur. Baniyagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniyagaon is 449380. The village covers a total geographical area of 1308.56 hectares and falls under the 494224 pincode. Bastar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Baniyagaon

As per Census 2011, Baniyagaon village has a total population of 3,577 people, consisting of 1,774 males and 1,803 females. The village has 789 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 562 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,440 literate and 2,137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniyagaon

Baniyagaon 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 Baniyagaon

Baniyagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bastar to Baniyagaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Baniyagaon 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 Baniyagaon

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

Health Facilities in Baniyagaon

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

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