Banar

Banar is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 35km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Banar village. As per 2009 stats, Bajga is the gram panchayat of Banar village.

Here you can discover what makes Banar unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Banar’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 Banar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banar is 022929. The village spans a total geographical area of 142 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173001. Nahan is nearest town to Banar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Banar

Population of Banar

According to the 2011 Census, Banar has a total population of about 167, with approximately 88 males and 79 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 39 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 76.05%, with male literacy at about 79.55% and female literacy near 72.15%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banar

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

Nearby Villages of Banar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banar