Banjhdih - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Banjhdih is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Ukma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banjhdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjhdih is 361209. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.49 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Banjhdih

As per Census 2011, Banjhdih village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 93 males and 101 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjhdih

Banjhdih 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 Banjhdih

Banjhdih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Banjhdih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjhdih

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

Health Facilities in Banjhdih

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

FAQs about Banjhdih