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

As per Census 2011, Banshra village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 190 males and 161 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banshra are given below:

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