Banamahari - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Banamahari is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Banmahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamahari is 214169. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.02 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 125 km away.

Banamahari 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banamahari

According to the 2011 Census, Banamahari village had a total population of 628 people, including 309 males and 319 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.78%, with male literacy at 51.05% and female literacy at 25.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Banamahari

Banamahari 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 Banamahari

Banamahari 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 Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Banamahari is about 125 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamahari

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

Health Facilities in Banamahari

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

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