Banwasa - Gohana, Sonipat

Banwasa is a village situated in the Gohana tehsil of Sonipat district, Haryana. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohana and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sonipat. Banwasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwasa is 059652. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084 hectares and falls under the 131304 pincode. Gohana is the nearest town.

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

Population of Banwasa

As per Census 2011, Banwasa village has a total population of 3,932 people, consisting of 2,115 males and 1,817 females. The village has 774 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 537 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,502 literate and 1,430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9322,1151,817
Child Population (0–6 yrs)537290247
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,235650585
Literate Population2,5021,519983
Illiterate Population1,430596834

Nearby Villages of Banwasa

Banwasa 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)
ChhapraSouth2.59 km
GharwalNorth-West3.29 km
KohlaNorth4.03 km
Baroda MorEast4.21 km
KahalpaSouth-East4.31 km
RindhanaSouth-West4.53 km
BhawarNorth-West6.44 km
Nuran KheraNorth-East6.47 km
Butana KhetlanNorth-East6.75 km
Dhanana AllahadpurSouth-West7.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banwasa

Banwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gohana, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonipat to Banwasa 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 Banwasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banwasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banwasa 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Banwasa

Where is Banwasa located?

Banwasa village is located in Gohana Tehsil, Sonipat district, Haryana, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banwasa?

Banwasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banwasa?

The pincode of Banwasa is 131304.

What is the population of Banwasa?

Banwasa has a total population of 3,932, including 2,115 males and 1,817 females.

How many households are there in Banwasa?

There are 774 households in Banwasa.

What is the literacy rate in Banwasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banwasa is 63.63%. Male literacy is 71.82% and female literacy is 54.10%.