Bansayer - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Bansayer is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 71.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Babuijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bansayer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bansayer is 318422. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.57 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bansayer village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bansayer

As per Census 2011, Bansayer village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 451 males and 425 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bansayer are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876451425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1267452
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246460
Scheduled Tribes (ST)222112110
Literate Population494308186
Illiterate Population382143239

Nearby Villages of Bansayer

Bansayer 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)
ChandrabadNorth1.37 km
MahuribasaSouth-East1.51 km
GeruapahariWest1.65 km
Siarsuli.North1.78 km
ManjuriaSouth-East1.95 km
PenchaliaSouth2.01 km
SatkiNorth-East2.32 km
BeldangaSouth-West2.45 km
AndarsolaSouth-West2.62 km
Kharna ChakSouth2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bansayer

Bansayer is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bansayer is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bansayer is about 71.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bansayer

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

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

Health Facilities in Bansayer

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bansayer

Where is Bansayer located?

Bansayer village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bansayer?

The Gram Panchayat of Bansayer is Babuijore.

What is the pincode of Bansayer?

The pincode of Bansayer is 731125.

What is the population of Bansayer?

Bansayer has a total population of 876, including 451 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Bansayer?

There are 195 households in Bansayer.

What is the literacy rate in Bansayer?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bansayer is 56.39%. Male literacy is 68.29% and female literacy is 43.76%.