Banshgar - Jaipur, Purulia

Banshgar is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.5 km from Jaipur and around 80.5 km from Purulia. Ghagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banshgar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshgar is 329813. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.95 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Banshgar

As per Census 2011, Banshgar village has a total population of 391 people, consisting of 207 males and 184 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banshgar

Banshgar 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 Banshgar

Banshgar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Banshgar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Banshgar is about 80.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banshgar

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

Health Facilities in Banshgar

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

FAQs about Banshgar