Banian

Banian is a village located in Kasauli tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Kasauli. Kasauli is the sub-district headquarter of Banian village. As per 2009 stats, Chamian is the gram panchayat of Banian village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banian is 021577. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173204. Kasauli is nearest town to Banian village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banian 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 Kasauli 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 Banian

Population of Banian

According to the 2011 Census, Banian has a total population of about 230, with approximately 118 males and 112 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 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 80.87%, with male literacy at about 84.75% and female literacy near 76.79%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banian

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

Nearby Villages of Banian

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banian