Banjan

Banjan is a village located in Darlaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 84km away from district headquarter Darlaghat. Darlaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Banjan village. As per 2009 stats, Sanghoi is the gram panchayat of Banjan village.

Here you can discover what makes Banjan unique in its vibrant Darlaghat-Solan region. You’ll see Banjan’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 Banjan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banjan is 020332. The village spans a total geographical area of 78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171102. Arki is nearest town to Banjan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banjan 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 Arki 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 Banjan

Population of Banjan

According to the 2011 Census, Banjan has a total population of about 181, with approximately 73 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 1479 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 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 68.51%, with male literacy at about 69.86% and female literacy near 67.59%. There are around 42 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banjan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banjan

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

Nearby Villages of Banjan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banjan