Banjari

Banjari is a village located in Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Lakhanpur (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Banjari village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Banjari unique in its vibrant Lakhanpur-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Banjari’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 Banjari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banjari is 381007. The village spans a total geographical area of 396 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768217. Belpahar is nearest town to Banjari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banjari 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 Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banjari

Population of Banjari

According to the 2011 Census, Banjari has a total population of about 1,112, with approximately 543 males and 569 females. The sex ratio is around 1047 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 156 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 683. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.72%, with male literacy at about 81.40% and female literacy near 70.30%. There are around 203 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banjari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banjari

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

Nearby Villages of Banjari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banjari