Banikhet Jangal

Block / Tehsil Dalhousie
District Chamba

About Banikhet Jangal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Banikhet Jangal village is 007416. Banikhet Jangal village is located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 46km away from district headquarter Dalhousie. Dalhousie is the sub-district headquarter of Banikhet Jangal village. As per 2009 stats, Banikhet is the gram panchayat of Banikhet Jangal village.

The total geographical area of village is 104.89 hectares. Banikhet Jangal has a total population of 306 peoples, out of which male population is 173 while female population is 133. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 768 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of banikhet jangal village is 77.78% out of which 83.24% males and 70.68% females are literate. There are about 101 houses in banikhet jangal village. Pincode of banikhet jangal village locality is 176303.

When it comes to administration, Banikhet Jangal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Banikhet Jangal village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dalhousie(cb) is nearest town to banikhet jangal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Banikhet Jangal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 306 173 133
Literate Population 238 144 94
Illiterate Population 68 29 39

Connectivity of Banikhet Jangal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Banikhet Jangal

Frequently Asked Questions about Banikhet Jangal

Where is Banikhet Jangal located?

Banikhet Jangal village is situated in Dalhousie Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banikhet Jangal?

The Gram Panchayat of Banikhet Jangal is Banikhet (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Banikhet Jangal?

The pincode of Banikhet Jangal is 176303, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Banikhet Jangal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Banikhet Jangal is 306, with 173 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Banikhet Jangal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Banikhet Jangal village has a total of 101 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banikhet Jangal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Banikhet Jangal is 77.78%. The male literacy rate is 83.24%, while the female literacy rate is 70.68%.