Baniyana - Chakrata, Dehradun

Baniyana is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Baniyana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniyana is 044626. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.67 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Baniyana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baniyana

According to the 2011 Census, Baniyana village had a total population of 610 people, including 317 males and 293 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.09%, with male literacy at 48.62% and female literacy at 35.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniyana

Baniyana 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 Baniyana

Baniyana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Baniyana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Baniyana is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniyana

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

Health Facilities in Baniyana

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

FAQs about Baniyana