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

According to the 2011 Census, Banjal village had a total population of 643 people, including 334 males and 309 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.07%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 26.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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