Banihari - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Banihari is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 36.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banihari is 310692. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.68 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Banihari

According to the 2011 Census, Banihari village had a total population of 1,104 people, including 567 males and 537 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 76.55% and female literacy at 65.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Banihari

Banihari 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 Banihari

Banihari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Banihari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Banihari is about 36.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banihari

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

Health Facilities in Banihari

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

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