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Banikhet Jarei (98b) Village

Banikhet Jarei (98b) is an inhabited village in Dalhousie Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007414, the Census 2011 record lists 2,599 people in 616 households and the reported area is 98.21 hectares. The local references include Bhattiyat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalhousie(cb) at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Banikhet Jarei (98b) is a village in Dalhousie Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007414 and 2,599 people in 616 households.
Village Code007414
Population2,599
Households616
Area98.21 hectares
Nearest TownDalhousie(cb)

Key Village Facts

Village
Banikhet Jarei (98b)
Census Village Code
007414
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dalhousie
Sub-district Census Code
00087
CD Block
Bhattiyat
Households
616
Population
2,599
Male Population
1,311
Female Population
1,288
Sex Ratio
982.46
Area
98.21 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Dalhousie(cb)
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176303
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banikhet Jarei (98b) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,599 people, 98.21 hectares of reported area and Dalhousie(cb) as the nearest town reference for Banikhet Jarei (98b), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtDalhousie
CD BlockBhattiyat
  • Banikhet Jarei (98b) falls under Dalhousie Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007414.
  • The record lists 2,599 people living in 616 households.
  • The reported village area is 98.21 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dalhousie(cb).
  • 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
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 Density2,646.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.39%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banikhet Jarei (98b) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007414 and Bhattiyat CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00087
Village Census Code
007414
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Bhattiyat

Location and Distance

Dalhousie(cb) is the nearest town listed for Banikhet Jarei (98b), about 4 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dalhousie
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dalhousie(cb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dalhousie(cb)
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
98.21 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,599 people in 616 households, with 1,311 male residents and 1,288 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 22.43% and ST share is 11.39% for Banikhet Jarei (98b). Population density works out to about 2,646.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
616
Total Population
2,599
Male Population
1,311
Female Population
1,288
Sex Ratio
982.46
Average Household Size
4.22
SC Population
583
SC Male Population
283
SC Female Population
300
SC Population Share
22.43
ST Population
296
ST Male Population
151
ST Female Population
145
ST Population Share
11.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banikhet Jarei (98b) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
1
Private Polytechnic
Available
Private Polytechnic Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banikhet Jarei (98b). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
5

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banikhet Jarei (98b) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banikhet Jarei (98b) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banikhet Jarei (98b) include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banikhet Jarei (98b) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banikhet Jarei (98b) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and net sown area is 31.72 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
40.13 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.72
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31.72 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banikhet Jarei (98b)

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

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
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 25%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 176303 Chamba Dalhousie(t) Banikhet Jarei (98b) At: Banikhet Jarei Opp.bus Stand Banikhet Jarei, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176303
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 176303 Chamba Dalhousie(t) Banikhet Jarei (98b) Chamba Road, Banikhet Main Bazar, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176303
Punjab National Bank ATM 176303 Chamba Dalhousie(t) Banikhet Jarei (98b) Banikhet Jarei Punjab National Bank Rural, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176303
State Bank of India ATM 176303 Chamba Dalhousie(t) Banikhet Jarei (98b) Dist:chamba, Teh Dalhousie, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176303

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

Where is Banikhet Jarei (98b) village located?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) is in Dalhousie Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Banikhet Jarei (98b) village in?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Banikhet Jarei (98b) village in?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Banikhet Jarei (98b) under?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) comes under Dalhousie Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

The Census village code of Banikhet Jarei (98b) is 007414.

What is the population of Banikhet Jarei (98b) village?

The village record lists 2,599 people and 616 households for Banikhet Jarei (98b).

How many households are in Banikhet Jarei (98b) village?

The village record lists 616 households for Banikhet Jarei (98b).

What is the male and female population of Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

The record lists 1,311 male residents and 1,288 female residents for Banikhet Jarei (98b).

What is the sex ratio of Banikhet Jarei (98b) village?

The sex ratio of Banikhet Jarei (98b) is 982.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banikhet Jarei (98b) village?

The reported geographical area of Banikhet Jarei (98b) is 98.21 hectares.

What is the population density of Banikhet Jarei (98b) village?

The approximate population density of Banikhet Jarei (98b) is 2,646.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

The nearest town listed for Banikhet Jarei (98b) is Dalhousie(cb), about 4 km away.

How far is Banikhet Jarei (98b) from the district headquarters?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) is about 45 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banikhet Jarei (98b) from the sub-district headquarters?

Banikhet Jarei (98b) is about 6 km from Dalhousie, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Banikhet Jarei (98b).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

For Banikhet Jarei (98b), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and net sown area is 31.72 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banikhet Jarei (98b)?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banikhet Jarei (98b). 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 Banikhet Jarei (98b).

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.