Banhar - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Banhar is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Sarangarh and around 68 km from Raigarh. Kharwani Chhote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhar is 435430. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.18 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Banhar

According to the 2011 Census, Banhar village had a total population of 541 people, including 280 males and 261 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.42%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 63.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Banhar

Banhar 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 Banhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Banhar. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Banhar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banhar is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banhar

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

Health Facilities in Banhar

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

FAQs about Banhar