Banarsi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Banarsi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Ratankhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banarsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banarsi is 473278. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.62 hectares and falls under the 455001 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Banarsi

According to the 2011 Census, Banarsi village had a total population of 469 people, including 241 males and 228 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Banarsi

Banarsi 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 Banarsi

Banarsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranyal Jasmiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Banarsi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Banarsi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banarsi

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

Health Facilities in Banarsi

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

FAQs about Banarsi