Bansa - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Bansa is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Bansa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansa is 501142. The village covers a total geographical area of 2182.08 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bansa

According to the 2011 Census, Bansa village had a total population of 1,930 people, including 963 males and 967 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.66%, with male literacy at 66.25% and female literacy at 47.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansa

Bansa 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 Bansa

Bansa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Bansa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Bansa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansa

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

Health Facilities in Bansa

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

FAQs about Bansa