Banyani - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Banyani is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Chauhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banyani is 457379. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.27 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banyani

According to the 2011 Census, Banyani village had a total population of 697 people, including 378 males and 319 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.74%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 47.91%.

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

Nearby Villages of Banyani

Banyani 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 Banyani

Public transport in the Banyani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kabrai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barigarh to Banyani is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Banyani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banyani

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

Health Facilities in Banyani

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

FAQs about Banyani