Banipathar Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Banipathar is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Banipathar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banipathar is 435184. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.57 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banipathar

As per Census 2011, Banipathar village has a total population of 1,039 people, consisting of 524 males and 515 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banipathar

Banipathar 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 Banipathar

Banipathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Banipathar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banipathar is about 40 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 Banipathar

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

Health Facilities in Banipathar

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

FAQs about Banipathar