Bani - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Bani is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Singhpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bani is 104950. The village covers a total geographical area of 648.79 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Bani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bani

According to the 2011 Census, Bani village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 916 males and 865 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.16%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bani

Bani 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 Bani

Bani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Bani is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bani

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

Health Facilities in Bani

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

FAQs about Bani