Banjar

Banjar is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 61km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Banjar village. As per 2009 stats, Kharal is the gram panchayat of Banjar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banjar is 007247. The village spans a total geographical area of 131 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Banjar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banjar 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 Banjar

Population of Banjar

According to the 2011 Census, Banjar has a total population of about 318, with approximately 159 males and 159 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.89%, with male literacy at about 67.92% and female literacy near 35.85%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banjar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banjar

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

Nearby Villages of Banjar

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

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