Banihari

Block / Subdivision Gangarampur
District Dakshin Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Banihari

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Banihari village is 310692. Banihari village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 209.68 hectares. Banihari has a total population of 1,104 peoples, out of which male population is 567 while female population is 537. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of banihari village is 63.04% out of which 67.37% males and 58.47% females are literate. There are about 273 houses in banihari village. Pincode of banihari village locality is 733140.

When it comes to administration, Banihari village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Banihari village comes under Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to banihari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Banihari

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,104 567 537
Literate Population 696 382 314
Illiterate Population 408 185 223

Connectivity of Banihari

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Banihari

Frequently Asked Questions about Banihari

Where is Banihari located?

Banihari village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banihari?

The Gram Panchayat of Banihari is Chaloon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Banihari?

The pincode of Banihari is 733140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Banihari as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Banihari is 1,104, with 567 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Banihari as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Banihari village has a total of 273 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banihari as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Banihari is 63.04%. The male literacy rate is 67.37%, while the female literacy rate is 58.47%.