Baniya Tor - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Baniya Tor is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Baniyatoar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniya Tor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniya Tor is 454240. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.24 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baniya Tor

According to the 2011 Census, Baniya Tor village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 671 males and 595 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 72.33% and female literacy at 49.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniya Tor

Baniya Tor 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 Baniya Tor

Baniya Tor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Renhat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Baniya Tor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Baniya Tor is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniya Tor

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

Health Facilities in Baniya Tor

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

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