Bansbahar Village Overview
Bansbahar is a village in Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 19 km from Kansabel tehsil headquarters and around 63 km from Jashpur Nagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bansbahar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bansbahar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansbahar is 433775. The village covers a geographical area of 695.97 hectares and has a pincode of 496223. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.
Bansbahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Pathalgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bansbahar
Population & Demographics of Bansbahar
This section provides population and demographic details of Bansbahar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 | 500 | 498 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 110 | 54 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 835 | 421 | 414 |
| Literate Population | 671 | 382 | 289 |
| Illiterate Population | 327 | 118 | 209 |
Key population details of Bansbahar village are given below:
- Bansbahar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 998, including approximately 500 males and 498 females, with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 835 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bansbahar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.23%.
- There are around 206 households in Bansbahar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bansbahar
Transport facilities help residents of Bansbahar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bansbahar
The following villages are located close to Bansbahar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bansbahar
- Where is Bansbahar located?
- Bansbahar village is located in Kansabel Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bansbahar?
- Bansbahar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bansbahar?
- The pincode of Bansbahar is 496223.
- What is the population of Bansbahar?
- Bansbahar has a total population of 998, including 500 males and 498 females.
- How many households are there in Bansbahar?
- There are 206 households in Bansbahar.
- What is the literacy rate in Bansbahar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansbahar is 67.23%. Male literacy is 76.40% and female literacy is 58.03%.