Bansula - Bamhnidih, Janjgir-Champa

Bansula is a village situated in the Bamhnidih tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Champa and around 49 km from Janjgir. Bansula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansula is 436877. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.47 hectares and falls under the 495660 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bansula

According to the 2011 Census, Bansula village had a total population of 1,284 people, including 639 males and 645 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 59.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231.

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 Population1,284639645
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1698089
Scheduled Castes (SC)231112119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population804472332
Illiterate Population480167313

Nearby Villages of Bansula

Bansula 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)
KapisdaNorth1.87 km
SemariyaSouth2.06 km
ChorbhatthiEast2.08 km
MuktaSouth-East2.93 km
BawanbodiNorth3.19 km
KarnodNorth-West3.73 km
KanakpurNorth-West3.81 km
KashigarhNorth-East3.92 km
ChorhadeoriSouth-West3.93 km
TaldeoriSouth-West4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansula

Bansula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Bansula is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bansula is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansula

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

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

Health Facilities in Bansula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bansula

Where is Bansula located?

Bansula village is located in Bamhnidih Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bansula?

Bansula is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bansula?

The pincode of Bansula is 495660.

What is the population of Bansula?

Bansula had a total population of 1,284, including 639 males and 645 females.

How many households are there in Bansula?

Bansula had 261 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bansula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansula was 72.11%. Male literacy was 84.44% and female literacy was 59.71%.