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

According to the 2011 Census, Banshipur village had a total population of 1,287 people, including 656 males and 631 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.72%, with male literacy at 60.55% and female literacy at 38.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,098.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Banshipur