Banni

Banni is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 71km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Banni village. As per 2009 stats, Kahari is the gram panchayat of Banni village.

Here you can discover what makes Banni unique in its vibrant Bhattiyat-Chamba region. You’ll see Banni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Banni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banni is 007543. The village spans a total geographical area of 358 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Chuari Khas is nearest town to Banni village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhattiyat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banni

Population of Banni

According to the 2011 Census, Banni has a total population of about 520, with approximately 271 males and 249 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 78 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 165 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 339. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.54%, with male literacy at about 69.37% and female literacy near 53.01%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Banni. As per the 2011 stats, Banni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Banni

Knowing the nearby villages of Banni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Banni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Banni