Banshkatia

Block / Subdivision Jhargram
State West Bengal

About Banshkatia

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Banshkatia village is 339905. Banshkatia village is located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Banshkatia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Banshkatia village.

The total geographical area of village is 16.97 hectares. Banshkatia has a total population of 68 peoples, out of which male population is 31 while female population is 37. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1193 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of banshkatia village is 58.82% out of which 67.74% males and 51.35% females are literate. There are about 17 houses in banshkatia village. Pincode of banshkatia village locality is 721507.

When it comes to administration, Banshkatia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Banshkatia village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to banshkatia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Banshkatia

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 68 31 37
Literate Population 40 21 19
Illiterate Population 28 10 18

Connectivity of Banshkatia

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Banshkatia

Frequently Asked Questions about Banshkatia

Where is Banshkatia located?

Banshkatia village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banshkatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Banshkatia is Chandri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Banshkatia?

The pincode of Banshkatia is 721507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Banshkatia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Banshkatia is 68, with 31 males and 37 females.

How many households are there in Banshkatia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Banshkatia village has a total of 17 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banshkatia as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Banshkatia is 58.82%. The male literacy rate is 67.74%, while the female literacy rate is 51.35%.