Banari - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Banari is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Janjgir and around 5 km from Janjgir. Banari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banari is 436574. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.49 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Banari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banari

As per Census 2011, Banari village has a total population of 4,248 people, consisting of 2,174 males and 2,074 females. The village has 944 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 666 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,736 literate and 1,512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2482,1742,074
Child Population (0–6 yrs)666355311
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,173611562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399191208
Literate Population2,7361,5951,141
Illiterate Population1,512579933

Nearby Villages of Banari

Banari 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)
HathitikraNorth-West2.21 km
PutpuraSouth2.56 km
Kanhai BandNorth-East2.68 km
ParsadaWest2.97 km
BodsaraNorth-West3.39 km
DhanwaSouth-West3.80 km
MarkadihNorth-West4.31 km
TilaiSouth-West4.35 km
MudparWest4.56 km
SeoniNorth4.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banari

Banari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Banari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Banari is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Banari

Where is Banari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Banari?

Banari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banari?

The pincode of Banari is 495668.

What is the population of Banari?

Banari has a total population of 4,248, including 2,174 males and 2,074 females.

How many households are there in Banari?

There are 944 households in Banari.

What is the literacy rate in Banari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banari is 64.41%. Male literacy is 73.37% and female literacy is 55.01%.