Bansi - Pusad, Yavatmal

Bansi is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Banci serves as the Village Panchayat for Bansi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansi is 542754. The village covers a total geographical area of 1243.04 hectares and falls under the 445204 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bansi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pusad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bansi

According to the 2011 Census, Bansi village had a total population of 2,723 people, including 1,347 males and 1,376 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,624.

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 Population2,7231,3471,376
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408209199
Scheduled Castes (SC)1074958
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,624781843
Literate Population1,8271,015812
Illiterate Population896332564

Nearby Villages of Bansi

Bansi 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)
MungshiWest2.15 km
BajrangnagarEast2.73 km
ChondhiNorth2.97 km
PimpalkhutaSouth-East3.41 km
RambhaSouth-West3.61 km
Kopra Kh.South4.28 km
Jyoti NagarEast4.33 km
YerandaSouth-East4.43 km
MokhadNorth-West4.95 km
Jamani DhundiEast4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansi

Bansi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Bansi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Bansi is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bansi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bansi

Where is Bansi located?

Bansi village is located in Pusad Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bansi?

The Village Panchayat of Bansi is Banci.

What is the pincode of Bansi?

The pincode of Bansi is 445204.

What is the population of Bansi?

Bansi had a total population of 2,723, including 1,347 males and 1,376 females.

How many households are there in Bansi?

Bansi had 624 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bansi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansi was 78.92%. Male literacy was 89.19% and female literacy was 68.99%.