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Banfera Grant Village

Banfera Grant is an inhabited village in Sonari Sub-district of Sivasagar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 293025, the Census 2011 record lists 576 people in 127 households and the reported area is 261.97 hectares. The local references include Rajapukhuri Gram Panchayat, Pachim Abhoypur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonari at about 0.5 km.

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Quick answer: Banfera Grant is a village in Sonari Sub-district, Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 293025 and 576 people in 127 households.
Village Code293025
Population576
Households127
Area261.97 hectares
Nearest TownSonari

Key Village Facts

Village
Banfera Grant
Census Village Code
293025
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Sivasagar
District Census Code
311
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonari
Sub-district Census Code
02074
CD Block
Pachim Abhoypur
Gram Panchayat
Rajapukhuri
Households
127
Population
576
Male Population
323
Female Population
253
Sex Ratio
783.28
Area
261.97 hectares
Area
2.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonari
Nearest Town Distance
0.5 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banfera Grant at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 576 people, 261.97 hectares of reported area and Sonari as the nearest town reference for Banfera Grant, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictSivasagar
Sub-districtSonari
CD BlockPachim Abhoypur
Gram PanchayatRAJAPUKHURI
  • Banfera Grant falls under Sonari Sub-district in Sivasagar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 293025.
  • The record lists 576 people living in 127 households.
  • The reported village area is 261.97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonari.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density219.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banfera Grant in the official administrative record. Census village code 293025, Rajapukhuri Gram Panchayat and Pachim Abhoypur CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
311
Sub-district Census Code
02074
Village Census Code
293025
CD Block Code
0111
CD Block Name
Pachim Abhoypur
Gram Panchayat Name
Rajapukhuri

Location and Distance

Sonari is the nearest town listed for Banfera Grant, about 0.5 km away. Sivasagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
0.5 km
District Headquarter
Sivasagar
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonari (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
0.5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Sonari
Distance from Nearest Town
0.5 km
Total Geographical Area
261.97 hectares
Area
2.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 576 people in 127 households, with 323 male residents and 253 female residents. The average household size is 4.54, and SC share is 0.52% and ST share is 0% for Banfera Grant. Population density works out to about 219.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
127
Total Population
576
Male Population
323
Female Population
253
Sex Ratio
783.28
Average Household Size
4.54
SC Population
3
SC Male Population
3
SC Population Share
0.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banfera Grant list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banfera Grant. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banfera Grant include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banfera Grant include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banfera Grant include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banfera Grant is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banfera Grant show that reported agricultural commodities include Tea Leave and Paddy and net sown area is 182.41 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tea Leave
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
65.56
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
182.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
182.41 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banfera Grant village located?

Banfera Grant is in Sonari Sub-district of Sivasagar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Banfera Grant village in?

Banfera Grant village is in Sivasagar district.

Which state is Banfera Grant village in?

Banfera Grant village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Banfera Grant under?

Banfera Grant comes under Sonari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banfera Grant?

The Census village code of Banfera Grant is 293025.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banfera Grant under?

Banfera Grant is listed under RAJAPUKHURI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pachim Abhoypur.

What is the population of Banfera Grant village?

The village record lists 576 people and 127 households for Banfera Grant.

How many households are in Banfera Grant village?

The village record lists 127 households for Banfera Grant.

What is the male and female population of Banfera Grant?

The record lists 323 male residents and 253 female residents for Banfera Grant.

What is the sex ratio of Banfera Grant village?

The sex ratio of Banfera Grant is 783.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banfera Grant village?

The reported geographical area of Banfera Grant is 261.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Banfera Grant village?

The approximate population density of Banfera Grant is 219.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banfera Grant?

The nearest town listed for Banfera Grant is Sonari, about 0.5 km away.

How far is Banfera Grant from the district headquarters?

Banfera Grant is about 50 km from Sivasagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banfera Grant from the sub-district headquarters?

Banfera Grant is about 0.5 km from Sonari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banfera Grant?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Banfera Grant.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banfera Grant?

For Banfera Grant, reported agricultural commodities include Tea Leave and Paddy and net sown area is 182.41 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Banfera Grant.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.