Banamgutu - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Banamgutu is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from Khuntpani and around 8 km from Chaibasa. Bara Chiru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamgutu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamgutu is 377523. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Tata Nagar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Banamgutu

As per Census 2011, Banamgutu village has a total population of 335 people, consisting of 174 males and 161 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population335174161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)335174161
Literate Population18512362
Illiterate Population1505199

Nearby Villages of Banamgutu

Banamgutu 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)
KhuntaNorth1.25 km
HorlorWest1.36 km
BarachiruSouth-East1.55 km
SanchiruSouth2.07 km
SangajataEast2.13 km
UnchdihSouth-West2.67 km
BaihatuNorth-East2.72 km
MatkoberaNorth-West2.78 km
RuidihNorth3.18 km
TholkoNorth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banamgutu

Banamgutu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandrasali, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Banamgutu is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamgutu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Banamgutu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banamgutu

Where is Banamgutu located?

Banamgutu village is located in Khuntpani Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banamgutu?

The Gram Panchayat of Banamgutu is Bara Chiru.

What is the pincode of Banamgutu?

The pincode of Banamgutu is 833204.

What is the population of Banamgutu?

Banamgutu has a total population of 335, including 174 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Banamgutu?

There are 65 households in Banamgutu.

What is the literacy rate in Banamgutu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banamgutu is 55.22%. Male literacy is 70.69% and female literacy is 38.51%.