Banhad - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Banhad is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from Behror and around 73 km from Alwar. Untoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banhad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhad is 071925. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 301713 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Banhad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Behror Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banhad

According to the 2011 Census, Banhad village had a total population of 1,279 people, including 697 males and 582 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.96%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 47.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,279697582
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1698881
Scheduled Castes (SC)995445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population710471239
Illiterate Population569226343

Nearby Villages of Banhad

Banhad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahrajawasNorth-East1.93 km
UntoliSouth-West2.13 km
KhohriEast2.27 km
KhapariyaSouth-East2.51 km
LaksiwasNorth2.52 km
Mohammadpur NangliyaSouth-East2.72 km
KohranaNorth-West2.88 km
BijorawasNorth-East3.47 km
TaseengSouth3.67 km
NasarpurEast3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banhad

Public transport in the Banhad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narnaul, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Banhad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Banhad is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banhad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banhad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Banhad

Where is Banhad located?

Banhad village is located in Behror Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banhad?

The Gram Panchayat of Banhad is Untoli.

What is the pincode of Banhad?

The pincode of Banhad is 301713.

What is the population of Banhad?

Banhad had a total population of 1,279, including 697 males and 582 females.

How many households are there in Banhad?

Banhad had 209 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banhad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banhad was 63.96%. Male literacy was 77.34% and female literacy was 47.70%.