Bansu - Kalsi, Dehradun

Bansu is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansu is 044959. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.61 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bansu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bansu

According to the 2011 Census, Bansu village had a total population of 136 people, including 73 males and 63 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 67.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Bansu

Bansu 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 Bansu

Bansu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Bansu is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bansu is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansu

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

Health Facilities in Bansu

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

FAQs about Bansu