Banjari Village Overview
Banjari is a village in Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It lies about 12 km from Lakhanpur tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Jharsuguda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Banjari village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Banjari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjari is 381007. The village covers a geographical area of 396 hectares and has a pincode of 768217. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Banjari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Banjari
Population & Demographics of Banjari
This section provides population and demographic details of Banjari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,112 | 543 | 569 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 111 | 52 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 156 | 83 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 683 | 326 | 357 |
| Literate Population | 842 | 442 | 400 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 101 | 169 |
Key population details of Banjari village are given below:
- Banjari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,112, including approximately 543 males and 569 females, with a sex ratio of 1047 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 156 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 683 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Banjari village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.72%.
- There are around 203 households in Banjari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Banjari
Transport facilities help residents of Banjari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Banjari
The following villages are located close to Banjari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banjari
- Where is Banjari located?
- Banjari village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Banjari?
- Banjari is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Banjari?
- The pincode of Banjari is 768217.
- What is the population of Banjari?
- Banjari has a total population of 1,112, including 543 males and 569 females.
- How many households are there in Banjari?
- There are 203 households in Banjari.
- What is the literacy rate in Banjari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banjari is 75.72%. Male literacy is 81.40% and female literacy is 70.30%.