Banjipali - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Banjipali is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Baramkela and around 42 km from Raigarh. Katangpali A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjipali is 435583. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.35 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banjipali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banjipali

According to the 2011 Census, Banjipali village had a total population of 288 people, including 139 males and 149 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population288139149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361620
Scheduled Castes (SC)371819
Scheduled Tribes (ST)703535
Literate Population18310281
Illiterate Population1053768

Nearby Villages of Banjipali

Banjipali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KariganthiWest1.24 km
KenabhathaWest1.61 km
GobarsinghaSouth1.72 km
SalheonaNorth-West1.85 km
JotpurNorth-East2.18 km
ChhailforaNorth-East2.44 km
DadarpaliWest2.72 km
BokaramudaEast2.73 km
MarodarhaSouth-West2.79 km
Amakoni ChhoteSouth-West3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjipali

Banjipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Banjipali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Banjipali is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjipali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Banjipali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Banjipali

Where is Banjipali located?

Banjipali village is located in Sariya Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banjipali?

The Gram Panchayat of Banjipali is Katangpali A.

What is the pincode of Banjipali?

The pincode of Banjipali is 496554.

What is the population of Banjipali?

Banjipali had a total population of 288, including 139 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Banjipali?

Banjipali had 76 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banjipali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjipali was 72.62%. Male literacy was 82.93% and female literacy was 62.79%.