Banhat

Banhat is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.8km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Banhat village. As per 2009 stats, Bolla is the gram panchayat of Banhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Banhat unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Banhat’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 Banhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banhat is 311092. The village spans a total geographical area of 183.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733154. Balurghat is nearest town to Banhat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Banhat

Population of Banhat

According to the 2011 Census, Banhat has a total population of about 885, with approximately 438 males and 447 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 338 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 399. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.22%, with male literacy at about 59.13% and female literacy near 47.43%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banhat

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

Nearby Villages of Banhat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banhat