Bantara - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Bantara is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bantara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bantara is 213302. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.46 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Robertsganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bantara

As per Census 2011, Bantara village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 510 males and 506 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 418 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bantara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bantara

Bantara 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 Bantara

Bantara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertsganj to Bantara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Bantara is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bantara

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

Health Facilities in Bantara

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

FAQs about Bantara