Banjni

Banjni is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 38km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Banjni village. As per 2009 stats, Banjani is the gram panchayat of Banjni village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banjni is 022440. The village spans a total geographical area of 117 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173217. Solan is nearest town to Banjni village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banjni 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 Solan 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 Banjni

Population of Banjni

According to the 2011 Census, Banjni has a total population of about 445, with approximately 232 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 276 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 80.45%, with male literacy at about 85.34% and female literacy near 75.12%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banjni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banjni

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

Nearby Villages of Banjni

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banjni