Baniha

Baniha is a village located in Soro tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Soro (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Bishnupur is the gram panchayat of Baniha village.

Here you can discover what makes Baniha unique in its vibrant Soro-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Baniha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baniha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baniha is 393936. The village spans a total geographical area of 34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756051. Soro is nearest town to Baniha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baniha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baniha

Population of Baniha

According to the 2011 Census, Baniha has a total population of about 77, with approximately 38 males and 39 females. The sex ratio is around 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 10 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.22%, with male literacy at about 84.21% and female literacy near 74.36%. There are around 18 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baniha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baniha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baniha. As per the 2011 stats, Baniha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baniha

Knowing the nearby villages of Baniha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baniha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baniha