Banranka - Thankhamariya, Bemetara

Banranka is a village situated in the Thankhamariya tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Thanakhamria and around 94 km from Durg. Banranka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banranka is 442200. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.45 hectares and falls under the 491338 pincode. Thanakhamria is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Banranka

According to the 2011 Census, Banranka village had a total population of 1,671 people, including 842 males and 829 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 53.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Banranka

Banranka 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 Banranka

Banranka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thanakhamria to Banranka is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Banranka is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banranka

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

Health Facilities in Banranka

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

FAQs about Banranka