Bansbahar - Kansabel, Jashpur

Bansbahar is a village situated in the Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kansabel and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bansbahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansbahar is 433775. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.97 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Pathalgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bansbahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bansbahar village had a total population of 998 people, including 500 males and 498 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 835.

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 Population998500498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1105456
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835421414
Literate Population671382289
Illiterate Population327118209

Nearby Villages of Bansbahar

Bansbahar 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)
BagiyaWest2.07 km
TurangakharNorth-East2.50 km
MuskutiNorth2.60 km
ChongribaharEast2.76 km
RajoutiNorth-West3.24 km
BodatongariNorth3.98 km
SikariyaSouth-West4.20 km
DokadaSouth4.38 km
Dhodhi BaharNorth4.42 km
Gariya DoharSouth-West4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansbahar

Bansbahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bansbahar is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansbahar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bansbahar

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

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

FAQs 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.

What is the pincode of Bansbahar?

The pincode of Bansbahar is 496223.

What is the population of Bansbahar?

Bansbahar had a total population of 998, including 500 males and 498 females.

How many households are there in Bansbahar?

Bansbahar had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bansbahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansbahar was 75.56%. Male literacy was 85.65% and female literacy was 65.38%.