Indian Village Directory

Banskola Village

Banskola is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358809, the Census 2011 record lists 1,855 people in 354 households and the reported area is 176 hectares. The local references include Moti Jharna Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 10 km.

In short:

Banskola is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358809 and 1,855 people in 354 households.

Village Code358809

Population1,855

Households354

Area176 hectares

Nearest TownSahibganj

Detailed village profile

Banskola at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,855 people, 176 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Banskola, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand

District Sahibganj

Sub-district Taljhari

CD Block Taljhari

Gram Panchayat MOTI JHARNA

Banskola falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 358809.
The record lists 1,855 people living in 354 households.
The reported village area is 176 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
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: Banskola
Census Village Code: 358809
State: Jharkhand
State Census Code: 20
District: Sahibganj
District Census Code: 352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code: 02568
CD Block: Taljhari
Gram Panchayat: Moti Jharna
Households: 354
Population: 1,855
Male Population: 940
Female Population: 915
Sex Ratio: 973.4
Area: 176 hectares
Area: 1.76 sq km
Nearest Town: Sahibganj
Nearest Town Distance: 10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 816115
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 1,053.98 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 8.09% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 16.23% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 19.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banskola in the official administrative record. Census village code 358809, Moti Jharna Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code: 20
District Census Code: 352
Sub-district Census Code: 02568
Village Census Code: 358809
CD Block Code: 0074
Gram Panchayat Code: 0009
CD Block Name: Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name: Moti Jharna

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Banskola, about 10 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 20 km
District Headquarter: Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter: 10 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT: 395 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT: Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT: 395 km
Nearest Town: Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Town: 10 km
Total Geographical Area: 176 hectares
Area: 1.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,855 people in 354 households, with 940 male residents and 915 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 8.09% and ST share is 16.23% for Banskola. Population density works out to about 1,053.98 people per sq km.

Total Households: 354
Total Population: 1,855
Male Population: 940
Female Population: 915
Sex Ratio: 973.4
Average Household Size: 5.24
SC Population: 150
SC Male Population: 74
SC Female Population: 76
SC Population Share: 8.09
ST Population: 301
ST Male Population: 138
ST Female Population: 163
ST Population Share: 16.23
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banskola 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banskola include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Spring: Available
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Open Drainage: Available
No Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 69.05 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banskola include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Railway Station: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Animal Cart: Available
National Highway: Available
State Highway: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banskola include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Weekly Haat: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banskola is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banskola show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 11.2 hectares and irrigated land is 2.14 hectares (19.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 74.51
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 21.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 11.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 9.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 2.14
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 1.14 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 Banskola village located?

Banskola is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Banskola village in?

Banskola village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Banskola village in?

Banskola village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Banskola under?

Banskola comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banskola?

The Census village code of Banskola is 358809.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banskola under?

Banskola is listed under MOTI JHARNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Banskola village?

The village record lists 1,855 people and 354 households for Banskola.

How many households are in Banskola village?

The village record lists 354 households for Banskola.

What is the male and female population of Banskola?

The record lists 940 male residents and 915 female residents for Banskola.

What is the sex ratio of Banskola village?

The sex ratio of Banskola is 973.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banskola village?

The reported geographical area of Banskola is 176 hectares.

What is the population density of Banskola village?

The approximate population density of Banskola is 1,053.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banskola?

The nearest town listed for Banskola is Sahibganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Banskola from the district headquarters?

Banskola is about 10 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banskola from the sub-district headquarters?

Banskola is about 20 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banskola?

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

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

For Banskola, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 11.2 hectares and irrigated land is 2.14 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.