Baniyadih - Thankhamariya, Bemetara

Baniyadih is a village situated in the Thankhamariya tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Thanakhamria and around 102 km from Durg. Odia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniyadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniyadih is 442178. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.38 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Thanakhamria is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Baniyadih

According to the 2011 Census, Baniyadih village had a total population of 626 people, including 319 males and 307 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.78%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 51.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population626319307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974948
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1216358
Literate Population348214134
Illiterate Population278105173

Nearby Villages of Baniyadih

Baniyadih 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)
TendoWest1.57 km
BetarEast1.63 km
SamundwaraSouth2.00 km
OdiyaNorth2.08 km
KarahiSouth-West2.77 km
KuwaWest3.19 km
JantaNorth-East3.37 km
UmariyaEast3.54 km
KhairaSouth3.61 km
AgriNorth-West3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baniyadih

Baniyadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thanakhamria to Baniyadih is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Baniyadih is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniyadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baniyadih

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

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

FAQs about Baniyadih

Where is Baniyadih located?

Baniyadih village is located in Thankhamariya Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Baniyadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Baniyadih is Odia.

What is the pincode of Baniyadih?

The pincode of Baniyadih is 491335.

What is the population of Baniyadih?

Baniyadih had a total population of 626, including 319 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Baniyadih?

Baniyadih had 112 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baniyadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baniyadih was 65.78%. Male literacy was 79.26% and female literacy was 51.74%.