Banoli - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Banoli is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Ghansali and around 92 km from New Tehri. Banoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banoli is 042758. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.94 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

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

Population of Banoli

According to the 2011 Census, Banoli village had a total population of 486 people, including 215 males and 271 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,260 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 50.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population486215271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864640
Scheduled Castes (SC)381424
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population253137116
Illiterate Population23378155

Nearby Villages of Banoli

Banoli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaunadaSouth-East1.27 km
BhimlethWest1.56 km
MyarSouth-West1.63 km
Myar Mdahey Nauli B.chakSouth2.16 km
GonaSouth-East2.73 km
RagriSouth-West2.81 km
JaspurSouth2.83 km
BongaSouth3.00 km
Paunyara Madhya Thapala ChakSouth-East3.11 km
DamkotSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banoli

Public transport in the Banoli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Banoli is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Banoli is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Banoli

Where is Banoli located?

Banoli village is located in Balganga Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banoli?

Banoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banoli?

The pincode of Banoli is 249125.

What is the population of Banoli?

Banoli had a total population of 486, including 215 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Banoli?

Banoli had 81 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banoli was 63.25%. Male literacy was 81.07% and female literacy was 50.22%.