Banpura - Bagodar, Giridih

Banpura is a village situated in the Bagodar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagodar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Dondalo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banpura is 352468. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.72 hectares and falls under the 825322 pincode.

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

Population of Banpura

According to the 2011 Census, Banpura village had a total population of 1,802 people, including 931 males and 871 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 48.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Banpura

Banpura 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 Banpura

Banpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garea Bihar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Banpura 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 Banpura

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

Health Facilities in Banpura

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

FAQs about Banpura