Indian Village Directory

Banathar Village

Banathar is an inhabited village in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537791, the Census 2011 record lists 1,969 people in 389 households and the reported area is 589.2 hectares. The local references include Gondiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Banathar is a village in Gondiya Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537791 and 1,969 people in 389 households.
Village Code537791
Population1,969
Households389
Area589.2 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Banathar
Census Village Code
537791
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gondiya
Sub-district Census Code
04046
CD Block
Gondiya
Households
389
Population
1,969
Male Population
973
Female Population
996
Sex Ratio
1,023.64
Area
589.2 hectares
Area
5.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banathar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,969 people, 589.2 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Banathar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
TalukaGondiya
CD BlockGondiya
  • Banathar falls under Gondiya Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537791.
  • The record lists 1,969 people living in 389 households.
  • The reported village area is 589.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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 Density334.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banathar in the official administrative record. Census village code 537791 and Gondiya CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04046
Village Census Code
537791
CD Block Code
0097
CD Block Name
Gondiya

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Banathar, about 20 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
589.2 hectares
Area
5.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,969 people in 389 households, with 973 male residents and 996 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 12.39% and ST share is 5.54% for Banathar. Population density works out to about 334.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
389
Total Population
1,969
Male Population
973
Female Population
996
Sex Ratio
1,023.64
Average Household Size
5.06
SC Population
244
SC Male Population
122
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
12.39
ST Population
109
ST Male Population
60
ST Female Population
49
ST Population Share
5.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banathar list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.42 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banathar 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
Sub 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Banathar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banathar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banathar show that net sown area is 352 hectares and irrigated land is 137 hectares (38.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
52.98 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
90.12
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22.75 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22.48 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.45 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
352.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
215 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
137.0
Canals Area In Hectares
150 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
52 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banathar village located?

Banathar is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Banathar village in?

Banathar village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Banathar village in?

Banathar village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Banathar under?

Banathar comes under Gondiya Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banathar?

The Census village code of Banathar is 537791.

What is the population of Banathar village?

The village record lists 1,969 people and 389 households for Banathar.

How many households are in Banathar village?

The village record lists 389 households for Banathar.

What is the male and female population of Banathar?

The record lists 973 male residents and 996 female residents for Banathar.

What is the sex ratio of Banathar village?

The sex ratio of Banathar is 1,023.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banathar village?

The reported geographical area of Banathar is 589.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Banathar village?

The approximate population density of Banathar is 334.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banathar?

The nearest town listed for Banathar is Gondiya, about 20 km away.

How far is Banathar from the district headquarters?

Banathar is about 20 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banathar from the sub-district headquarters?

Banathar is about 20 km from Gondiya, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banathar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Banathar.

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

For Banathar, net sown area is 352 hectares and irrigated land is 137 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Banathar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.