Banshipur - Sitapur, Surguja

Banshipur is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Bansipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banshipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshipur is 433446. The village covers a total geographical area of 1196.86 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Banshipur 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 Banshipur

As per Census 2011, Banshipur village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 656 males and 631 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 536 literate and 751 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,098 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banshipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,287656631
Child Population (0–6 yrs)209106103
Scheduled Castes (SC)411823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,098565533
Literate Population536333203
Illiterate Population751323428

Nearby Villages of Banshipur

Banshipur 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)
JamjhariyaWest3.80 km
DhodhagaonEast3.95 km
TendudandWest4.13 km
PetlaNorth-West4.39 km
AraNorth-West5.01 km
ShivnathpurNorth-East5.79 km
HardisandWest6.36 km
RajautiNorth7.30 km
BaneyaWest7.65 km
SilipakhanaSouth-West7.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banshipur

Banshipur 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 Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Banshipur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Banshipur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banshipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banshipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Banshipur

Where is Banshipur located?

Banshipur village is located in Sitapur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banshipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Banshipur is Bansipur.

What is the pincode of Banshipur?

The pincode of Banshipur is 497111.

What is the population of Banshipur?

Banshipur has a total population of 1,287, including 656 males and 631 females.

How many households are there in Banshipur?

There are 294 households in Banshipur.

What is the literacy rate in Banshipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banshipur is 41.65%. Male literacy is 50.76% and female literacy is 32.17%.