Banni - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Banni is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Bani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banni is 038395. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 140123 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Banni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banni

According to the 2011 Census, Banni village had a total population of 594 people, including 303 males and 291 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.24%, with male literacy at 93.85% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Banni

Banni 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 Banni

Banni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Banni is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banni

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

Health Facilities in Banni

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

FAQs about Banni