Banidas

Banidas is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 30.9km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Bara Atiabari I is the gram panchayat of Banidas village.

Here you can discover what makes Banidas unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Banidas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Banidas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banidas is 308547. The village spans a total geographical area of 81.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Banidas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banidas 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 Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banidas

Population of Banidas

According to the 2011 Census, Banidas has a total population of about 736, with approximately 394 males and 342 females. The sex ratio is around 868 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 321 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.67%, with male literacy at about 58.63% and female literacy near 47.95%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banidas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banidas

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

Nearby Villages of Banidas

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

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