Banjari - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Banjari is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Kurud and around 30 km from Dhamtari. Banjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 446800. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.92 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 603 males and 631 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 65.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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 Banjari

Banjari 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Banjari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Banjari is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjari

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

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

FAQs about Banjari