Banshra - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Banshra is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 32.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banshra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshra is 310894. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.49 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banshra

According to the 2011 Census, Banshra village had a total population of 351 people, including 190 males and 161 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.19%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 69.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Banshra

Banshra 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 Banshra

Banshra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Banshra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Banshra is about 32.5 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 Banshra

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

Health Facilities in Banshra

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

FAQs about Banshra