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Baniya Village

Baniya is an inhabited village in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493106, the Census 2011 record lists 1,264 people in 292 households and the reported area is 1,480.83 hectares. The local references include Ghughari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mandla at about 62 km.

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Quick answer: Baniya is a village in Ghughari Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493106 and 1,264 people in 292 households.
Village Code493106
Population1,264
Households292
Area1,480.83 hectares
Nearest TownMandla

Key Village Facts

Village
Baniya
Census Village Code
493106
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Mandla
District Census Code
454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghughari
Sub-district Census Code
03644
CD Block
Ghughari
Households
292
Population
1,264
Male Population
603
Female Population
661
Sex Ratio
1,096.19
Area
1,480.83 hectares
Area
14.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Mandla
Nearest Town Distance
62 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Baniya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,264 people, 1,480.83 hectares of reported area and Mandla as the nearest town reference for Baniya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMandla
Sub-districtGhughari
CD BlockGhughari
  • Baniya falls under Ghughari Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 493106.
  • The record lists 1,264 people living in 292 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,480.83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mandla.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density85.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share84.34%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Baniya in the official administrative record. Census village code 493106 and Ghughari CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
454
Sub-district Census Code
03644
Village Census Code
493106
CD Block Code
0234
CD Block Name
Ghughari

Location and Distance

Mandla is the nearest town listed for Baniya, about 62 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghughari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mandla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
62 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Mandla
Distance from Nearest Town
62 km
Total Geographical Area
1,480.83 hectares
Area
14.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,264 people in 292 households, with 603 male residents and 661 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 1.34% and ST share is 84.34% for Baniya. Population density works out to about 85.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
292
Total Population
1,264
Male Population
603
Female Population
661
Sex Ratio
1,096.19
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
17
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
1.34
ST Population
1,066
ST Male Population
499
ST Female Population
567
ST Population Share
84.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Baniya list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
145.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Baniya include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
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 Baniya include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Baniya is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Baniya show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kodu and Makka and net sown area is 502.03 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bans Ke Bartan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Kodu
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Tokni
Agricultural Commodities Third
Makka
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Tokni
Forest Area In Hectares
4.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
113.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
302.39 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
34.07 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
180.38 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
198.99 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
502.03
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
502.03 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baniya village located?

Baniya is in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Baniya village in?

Baniya village is in Mandla district.

Which state is Baniya village in?

Baniya village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Baniya under?

Baniya comes under Ghughari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Baniya?

The Census village code of Baniya is 493106.

What is the population of Baniya village?

The village record lists 1,264 people and 292 households for Baniya.

How many households are in Baniya village?

The village record lists 292 households for Baniya.

What is the male and female population of Baniya?

The record lists 603 male residents and 661 female residents for Baniya.

What is the sex ratio of Baniya village?

The sex ratio of Baniya is 1,096.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Baniya village?

The reported geographical area of Baniya is 1,480.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Baniya village?

The approximate population density of Baniya is 85.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Baniya?

The nearest town listed for Baniya is Mandla, about 62 km away.

How far is Baniya from the district headquarters?

Baniya is about 62 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Baniya from the sub-district headquarters?

Baniya is about 18 km from Ghughari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Baniya?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Baniya.

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

For Baniya, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kodu and Makka and net sown area is 502.03 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.