Bans

Bans is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 113km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Bans village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bans unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Bans’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bans

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bans is 049874. The village spans a total geographical area of 96.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262532. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Bans village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 113km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bans 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 Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bans

Population of Bans

According to the 2011 Census, Bans has a total population of about 239, with approximately 106 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 1254 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.09%, with male literacy at about 69.81% and female literacy near 54.14%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bans's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bans

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bans. As per the 2011 stats, Bans had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bans

Knowing the nearby villages of Bans helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bans.

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