Banu

Banu is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Sudli is the gram panchayat of Banu village.

Here you can discover what makes Banu unique in its vibrant Dalhousie-Chamba region. You’ll see Banu’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 Banu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banu is 007366. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Dalhousie is nearest town to Banu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banu 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 Dalhousie 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 Banu

Population of Banu

According to the 2011 Census, Banu has a total population of about 71, with approximately 33 males and 38 females. The sex ratio is around 1151 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 8 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.97%, with male literacy at about 81.82% and female literacy near 44.74%. There are around 14 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banu

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

Nearby Villages of Banu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banu