Indian Village Directory

Banspahar Village

Banspahar is an inhabited village in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359358, the Census 2011 record lists 38 people in 8 households and the reported area is 26.6 hectares. The local references include Amdanda Gram Panchayat, Pathna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkha at about 15 km.

In short:

Banspahar is a village in Pathna Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359358 and 38 people in 8 households.

Village Code359358
Population38
Households8
Area26.6 hectares
Nearest TownBarkha

Detailed village profile

Banspahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 38 people, 26.6 hectares of reported area and Barkha as the nearest town reference for Banspahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Pathna
CD Block Pathna
Gram Panchayat AMDANDA
  • Banspahar falls under Pathna Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359358.
  • The record lists 38 people living in 8 households.
  • The reported village area is 26.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkha.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Banspahar
Census Village Code
359358
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathna
Sub-district Census Code
02571
CD Block
Pathna
Gram Panchayat
Amdanda
Households
8
Population
38
Male Population
17
Female Population
21
Sex Ratio
1,235.29
Area
26.6 hectares
Area
0.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkha
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 142.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 92.11% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banspahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 359358, Amdanda Gram Panchayat and Pathna CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02571
Village Census Code
359358
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Pathna
Gram Panchayat Name
Amdanda

Location and Distance

Barkha is the nearest town listed for Banspahar, about 15 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
69 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
69 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Barkha
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
26.6 hectares
Area
0.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 38 people in 8 households, with 17 male residents and 21 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 7.89% and ST share is 92.11% for Banspahar. Population density works out to about 142.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
8
Total Population
38
Male Population
17
Female Population
21
Sex Ratio
1,235.29
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
3
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
7.89
ST Population
35
ST Male Population
15
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
92.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Banspahar.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banspahar include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banspahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 10.81 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
3.42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.45
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.43 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.54 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.72 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.81 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banspahar village located?

Banspahar is in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Banspahar village in?

Banspahar village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Banspahar village in?

Banspahar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Banspahar under?

Banspahar comes under Pathna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banspahar?

The Census village code of Banspahar is 359358.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banspahar under?

Banspahar is listed under AMDANDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathna.

What is the population of Banspahar village?

The village record lists 38 people and 8 households for Banspahar.

How many households are in Banspahar village?

The village record lists 8 households for Banspahar.

What is the male and female population of Banspahar?

The record lists 17 male residents and 21 female residents for Banspahar.

What is the sex ratio of Banspahar village?

The sex ratio of Banspahar is 1,235.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banspahar village?

The reported geographical area of Banspahar is 26.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Banspahar village?

The approximate population density of Banspahar is 142.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banspahar?

The nearest town listed for Banspahar is Barkha, about 15 km away.

How far is Banspahar from the district headquarters?

Banspahar is about 69 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banspahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Banspahar is about 15 km from Pathna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Banspahar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 10.81 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banspahar.

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.