Binjpur - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Binjpur is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Tehri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binjpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binjpur is 348003. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.74 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

Binjpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Binjpur

According to the 2011 Census, Binjpur village had a total population of 620 people, including 315 males and 305 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.68%, with male literacy at 60.15% and female literacy at 40.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Binjpur

Binjpur 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 Binjpur

Binjpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Binjpur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binjpur

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

Health Facilities in Binjpur

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

FAQs about Binjpur