Indian Village Directory

Banspur Village

Banspur is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216434, the Census 2011 record lists 1,071 people in 179 households and the reported area is 167.2 hectares. The local references include Dhanauji Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 18 km.

In short:

Banspur is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216434 and 1,071 people in 179 households.

Village Code216434
Population1,071
Households179
Area167.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Banspur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,071 people, 167.2 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Banspur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Dhanauji
  • Banspur falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216434.
  • The record lists 1,071 people living in 179 households.
  • The reported village area is 167.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Banspur
Census Village Code
216434
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Dhanauji
Households
179
Population
1,071
Male Population
550
Female Population
521
Sex Ratio
947.27
Area
167.2 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 640.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.98 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.01% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.49% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banspur in the official administrative record. Census village code 216434, Dhanauji Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216434
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhanauji

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Banspur, about 18 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
167.2 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,071 people in 179 households, with 550 male residents and 521 female residents. The average household size is 5.98, and SC share is 14.01% and ST share is 1.49% for Banspur. Population density works out to about 640.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
179
Total Population
1,071
Male Population
550
Female Population
521
Sex Ratio
947.27
Average Household Size
5.98
SC Population
150
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
64
SC Population Share
14.01
ST Population
16
ST Male Population
10
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
1.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banspur list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banspur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Banspur.

Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banspur include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banspur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 80.2 hectares (80.2% 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
20.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
36.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.2
Waterfall Area In Hectares
60.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banspur village located?

Banspur is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Banspur village in?

Banspur village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Banspur village in?

Banspur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banspur under?

Banspur comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banspur?

The Census village code of Banspur is 216434.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banspur under?

Banspur is listed under Dhanauji Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Banspur village?

The village record lists 1,071 people and 179 households for Banspur.

How many households are in Banspur village?

The village record lists 179 households for Banspur.

What is the male and female population of Banspur?

The record lists 550 male residents and 521 female residents for Banspur.

What is the sex ratio of Banspur village?

The sex ratio of Banspur is 947.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banspur village?

The reported geographical area of Banspur is 167.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Banspur village?

The approximate population density of Banspur is 640.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banspur?

The nearest town listed for Banspur is Narkatiyaganj, about 18 km away.

How far is Banspur from the district headquarters?

Banspur is about 56 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banspur from the sub-district headquarters?

Banspur is about 16 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banspur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Banspur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banspur?

For Banspur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 80.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.