Banihari

Banihari is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 36.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Banihari village.

Banihari has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Banihari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banihari is 310692. The village spans a total geographical area of 209.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Banihari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banihari 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 Kumarganj 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.

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Population of Banihari

Below is a concise population overview of Banihari as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Banihari village:

• The total population of Banihari village is around 1,104, including approximately 567 males and 537 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 128 children aged 0–6 years in Banihari village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Banihari village has 141 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 315 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Banihari village is about 63.04%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 58.47%.
• There are around 273 households in Banihari village.

Connectivity of Banihari

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

Nearby Villages of Banihari

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

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