Banshiwala
Banshiwala is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Jhajra is the gram panchayat of Banshiwala village.
Banshiwala has its own place in the vibrant Dehradun region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Banshiwala
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banshiwala is 045084. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248007. Dehradun is nearest town to Banshiwala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
When it comes to local governance, Banshiwala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Banshiwala
Population of Banshiwala
Below is a concise population overview of Banshiwala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 650 | 364 | 286 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 112 | 63 | 49 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 343 | 186 | 157 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 114 | 70 | 44 |
Literate Population | 390 | 249 | 141 |
Illiterate Population | 260 | 115 | 145 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Banshiwala village:
- The total population of Banshiwala village is around 650, including approximately 364 males and 286 females, with a sex ratio of 785 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 112 children aged 0–6 years in Banshiwala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Banshiwala village has 343 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 114 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Banshiwala village is about 60.00%, with male literacy at 68.41% and female literacy at 49.30%.
- There are around 132 households in Banshiwala village.
Connectivity of Banshiwala
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Banshiwala. As per the 2011 stats, Banshiwala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Banshiwala
Knowing the nearby villages of Banshiwala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Banshiwala.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banshiwala
- Where is Banshiwala located?
- Banshiwala village is situated in Vikasnagar Tehsil, within the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Banshiwala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Banshiwala is Jhajra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Banshiwala?
- The pincode of Banshiwala is 248007, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Banshiwala as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Banshiwala is 650, with 364 males and 286 females.
- How many households are there in Banshiwala as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Banshiwala village has a total of 132 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Banshiwala as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Banshiwala is 60.00%. The male literacy rate is 68.41%, while the female literacy rate is 49.30%.