Banjari - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Banjari is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Sarangarh and around 36 km from Raigarh. Banjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 435540. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.2 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Banjari 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 Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari village had a total population of 922 people, including 448 males and 474 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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 Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Banjari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banjari is about 36 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 Banjari

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

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

FAQs about Banjari