Banjaria - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Banjaria is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Banjaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banjaria is 132404. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.37 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Banjaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banjaria

According to the 2011 Census, Banjaria village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 920 males and 876 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.12%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Banjaria

Banjaria 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 Banjaria

Banjaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Banjaria is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Banjaria is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banjaria

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

Health Facilities in Banjaria

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

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