Banshda

Banshda is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Banshda village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kharbandhi is the gram panchayat of Banshda village.

Here you can discover what makes Banshda unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Banshda’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 Banshda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banshda is 340551. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Banshda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

Google Map of Banshda

Population of Banshda

According to the 2011 Census, Banshda has a total population of about 487, with approximately 256 males and 231 females. The sex ratio is around 902 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 80. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.00%, with male literacy at about 80.47% and female literacy near 73.16%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banshda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banshda

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

Nearby Villages of Banshda

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

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