Baneya - Sitapur, Surguja

Baneya is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Baniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baneya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baneya is 433441. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.46 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Baneya

According to the 2011 Census, Baneya village had a total population of 2,008 people, including 1,023 males and 985 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.10%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,092.

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

Nearby Villages of Baneya

Baneya 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 Baneya

Baneya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Baneya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Baneya is about 67 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 Baneya

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

Health Facilities in Baneya

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

FAQs about Baneya