Banhwin

Banhwin is a village located in Bhoranj tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 34km away from district headquarter Bhoranj. Bhoranj is the sub-district headquarter of Banhwin village. As per 2009 stats, Bahanwin is the gram panchayat of Banhwin village.

Here you can discover what makes Banhwin unique in its vibrant Bhoranj-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Banhwin’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 Banhwin

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banhwin is 017997. The village spans a total geographical area of 44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176045. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Banhwin village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banhwin 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 Bhoranj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banhwin

Population of Banhwin

According to the 2011 Census, Banhwin has a total population of about 368, with approximately 182 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 66 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 79.89%, with male literacy at about 86.26% and female literacy near 73.66%. There are around 102 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banhwin's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banhwin

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

Nearby Villages of Banhwin

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

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