Bansjor - Bengabad, Giridih

Bansjor is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Bhalkudar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansjor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansjor is 351590. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bansjor

As per Census 2011, Bansjor village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 231 males and 239 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population470231239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1034954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)267133134
Literate Population23315182
Illiterate Population23780157

Nearby Villages of Bansjor

Bansjor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JurpaniaNorth0.88 km
PurriNorth1.87 km
BaramoNorth-West1.89 km
BhalkudarEast1.98 km
BhagabandhSouth-West2.23 km
NaiadabarNorth-East2.40 km
ChirudihNorth2.65 km
JiynpurNorth2.76 km
RangamatiNorth-West2.77 km
KhariodihWest2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansjor

Public transport in the Bansjor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Bansjor is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansjor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bansjor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bansjor

Where is Bansjor located?

Bansjor village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bansjor?

The Gram Panchayat of Bansjor is Bhalkudar.

What is the pincode of Bansjor?

The pincode of Bansjor is 815312.

What is the population of Bansjor?

Bansjor has a total population of 470, including 231 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Bansjor?

There are 76 households in Bansjor.

What is the literacy rate in Bansjor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansjor is 49.57%. Male literacy is 65.37% and female literacy is 34.31%.