Banai Village - Tamnar, Raigarh

Banai is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Banai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banai is 434758. The village covers a total geographical area of 954 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Banai

As per Census 2011, Banai village has a total population of 1,315 people, consisting of 651 males and 664 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 654 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,032 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banai

Banai 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 Banai

Banai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Banai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banai is about 50 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 Banai

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

Health Facilities in Banai

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

FAQs about Banai