Banspahar Village Overview
Banspahar is a village in Barhait tehsil of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. It lies about 11 km from Barhait tehsil headquarters and around 61 km from Sahibganj district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dorai Santhali is the Gram Panchayat for Banspahar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Banspahar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Banspahar is 358584. The village covers a geographical area of 55.87 hectares and has a pincode of 816102. Barhait is the nearest town.
Location Map of Banspahar
Population & Demographics of Banspahar
This section provides population and demographic details of Banspahar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 135 | 68 | 67 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 133 | 67 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 49 | 30 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 86 | 38 | 48 |
Key population details of Banspahar village are given below:
- Banspahar village is a very small village with a total population of around 135, including approximately 68 males and 67 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 133 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Banspahar village is low, with a literacy rate of about 36.30%.
- There are around 27 households in Banspahar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Banspahar
Transport facilities help residents of Banspahar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Banspahar
The following villages are located close to Banspahar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banspahar
- Where is Banspahar located?
- Banspahar village is located in Barhait Subdivision, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Banspahar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Banspahar is Dorai Santhali (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Banspahar?
- The pincode of Banspahar is 816102.
- What is the population of Banspahar?
- Banspahar has a total population of 135, including 68 males and 67 females.
- How many households are there in Banspahar?
- There are 27 households in Banspahar.
- What is the literacy rate in Banspahar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banspahar is 36.30%. Male literacy is 44.12% and female literacy is 28.36%.