Banjari - Gurh, Rewa

Banjari is a village situated in the Gurh tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurh and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Banjari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 467509. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.25 hectares and falls under the 486553 pincode. Gurh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Banjari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari village had a total population of 872 people, including 449 males and 423 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population872449423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1307852
Scheduled Castes (SC)1386870
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412615
Literate Population539313226
Illiterate Population333136197

Nearby Villages of Banjari

Banjari 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)
KauwadhanEast1.24 km
GahiriWest1.56 km
PakaraSouth-West1.70 km
PahadiNorth-East2.11 km
BarhadiNorth-West2.31 km
PahauEast2.53 km
LohiEast2.60 km
GeruiWest2.63 km
HatwaSouth-West2.76 km
KoliyaNorth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banjari

Banjari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurh to Banjari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Banjari is about 26 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 Banjari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Banjari

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

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

FAQs about Banjari

Where is Banjari located?

Banjari village is located in Gurh Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banjari?

Banjari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banjari?

The pincode of Banjari is 486553.

What is the population of Banjari?

Banjari had a total population of 872, including 449 males and 423 females.

How many households are there in Banjari?

Banjari had 161 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banjari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjari was 72.64%. Male literacy was 84.37% and female literacy was 60.92%.