Banahari - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Banahari is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 24.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahari is 318176. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banahari

According to the 2011 Census, Banahari village had a total population of 900 people, including 459 males and 441 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.75%, with male literacy at 66.41% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Banahari

Banahari 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 Banahari

Banahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Banahari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Banahari is about 24.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahari

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

Health Facilities in Banahari

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

FAQs about Banahari