Banjal - Bani, Kathua

Banjal is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Banjal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjal is 001786. The village covers a total geographical area of 966 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Banjal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banjal

As per Census 2011, Banjal village has a total population of 643 people, consisting of 334 males and 309 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banjal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banjal

Banjal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banjal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banjal. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Banjal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Banjal is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banjal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banjal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banjal village are given below:

FAQs about Banjal