Banahil - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Banahil is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bilaigarh and around 151 km from Raipur. Pachari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahil is 444224. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.94 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Banahil

According to the 2011 Census, Banahil village had a total population of 814 people, including 384 males and 430 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 91.32% and female literacy at 68.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banahil

Banahil 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 Banahil

Banahil is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Banahil is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Banahil is about 151 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahil

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

Health Facilities in Banahil

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

FAQs about Banahil