Where is Baniara village located?
Baniara is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Baniara Village
Baniara is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240340, the Census 2011 record lists 1,143 people in 180 households and the reported area is 143 hectares. The local references include Silhankhajuria Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 35 km.
Village Code240340
Population1,143
Households180
Area143 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Baniara
- Census Village Code
- 240340
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sonhaula
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01344
- CD Block
- Sonhaula
- Gram Panchayat
- Silhankhajuria
- Households
- 180
- Population
- 1,143
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 535
- Sex Ratio
- 879.93
- Area
- 143 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 35 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Baniara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,143 people, 143 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Baniara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Baniara falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240340.
- The record lists 1,143 people living in 180 households.
- The reported village area is 143 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density799.3 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.92%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Baniara in the official administrative record. Census village code 240340, Silhankhajuria Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01344
- Village Census Code
- 240340
- CD Block Code
- 0332
- CD Block Name
- Sonhaula
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Silhankhajuria
Location and Distance
Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Baniara, about 35 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sonhaula
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhagalpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 35 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 143 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,143 people in 180 households, with 608 male residents and 535 female residents. The average household size is 6.35, and SC share is 24.85% and ST share is 8.92% for Baniara. Population density works out to about 799.3 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 180
- Total Population
- 1,143
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 535
- Sex Ratio
- 879.93
- Average Household Size
- 6.35
- SC Population
- 284
- SC Male Population
- 147
- SC Female Population
- 137
- SC Population Share
- 24.85
- ST Population
- 102
- ST Male Population
- 60
- ST Female Population
- 42
- ST Population Share
- 8.92
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Baniara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Baniara.
- Footpath
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Baniara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 123.6 hectares and irrigated land is 28.4 hectares (23% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 19.4
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 123.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 95.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 28.4
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 28.4 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Baniara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 5
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 3 | 50% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 17% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 17% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 813204 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Pathakdih | Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 852131 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | Lohiya Chowk, Supaul, Bihar Ward No-09, Lohiya Nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 852131 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 813210 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Machchipur, Via-Sabour, P.S.-Lodipur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813205 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Tarar | Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813225 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sonahula | Sanhoula VILL and P. O. Sanhoula, 813225, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813225 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 813204 | Bhagalpur | Sonhaula | Sanokhar | Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Baniara village in?
Baniara village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Baniara village in?
Baniara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Baniara under?
Baniara comes under Sonhaula Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Baniara?
The Census village code of Baniara is 240340.
Which Gram Panchayat is Baniara under?
Baniara is listed under SILHANKHAJURIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.
What is the population of Baniara village?
The village record lists 1,143 people and 180 households for Baniara.
How many households are in Baniara village?
The village record lists 180 households for Baniara.
What is the male and female population of Baniara?
The record lists 608 male residents and 535 female residents for Baniara.
What is the sex ratio of Baniara village?
The sex ratio of Baniara is 879.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Baniara village?
The reported geographical area of Baniara is 143 hectares.
What is the population density of Baniara village?
The approximate population density of Baniara is 799.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Baniara?
The nearest town listed for Baniara is Bhagalpur, about 35 km away.
How far is Baniara from the district headquarters?
Baniara is about 35 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Baniara from the sub-district headquarters?
Baniara is about 20 km from Sonhaula, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Baniara?
For Baniara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 123.6 hectares and irrigated land is 28.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Baniara?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Baniara. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Baniara.