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Banjari Village

Banjari is an inhabited village in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538039, the Census 2011 record lists 629 people in 125 households and the reported area is 530.01 hectares. The local references include Salekasa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 56 km.

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Quick answer: Banjari is a village in Salekasa Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538039 and 629 people in 125 households.
Village Code538039
Population629
Households125
Area530.01 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Banjari
Census Village Code
538039
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salekasa
Sub-district Census Code
04048
CD Block
Salekasa
Households
125
Population
629
Male Population
298
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
1,110.74
Area
530.01 hectares
Area
5.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
56 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banjari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 629 people, 530.01 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Banjari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
TalukaSalekasa
CD BlockSalekasa
  • Banjari falls under Salekasa Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538039.
  • The record lists 629 people living in 125 households.
  • The reported village area is 530.01 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 Density118.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.07%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share92.85%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banjari in the official administrative record. Census village code 538039 and Salekasa CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04048
Village Census Code
538039
CD Block Code
0099
CD Block Name
Salekasa

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Banjari, about 56 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salekasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
56 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
56 km
Total Geographical Area
530.01 hectares
Area
5.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 629 people in 125 households, with 298 male residents and 331 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 2.07% and ST share is 92.85% for Banjari. Population density works out to about 118.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
125
Total Population
629
Male Population
298
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
1,110.74
Average Household Size
5.03
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
2.07
ST Population
584
ST Male Population
274
ST Female Population
310
ST Population Share
92.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banjari list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banjari include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banjari include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banjari 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.

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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banjari is reported as 12 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
12 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
10 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
12 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
12 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 Banjari show that net sown area is 223.5 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares (76.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
170.21 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
25.18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
81.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
223.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
53.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
170.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
35 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
11.5 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banjari village located?

Banjari is in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Banjari village in?

Banjari village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Banjari village in?

Banjari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Banjari under?

Banjari comes under Salekasa Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banjari?

The Census village code of Banjari is 538039.

What is the population of Banjari village?

The village record lists 629 people and 125 households for Banjari.

How many households are in Banjari village?

The village record lists 125 households for Banjari.

What is the male and female population of Banjari?

The record lists 298 male residents and 331 female residents for Banjari.

What is the sex ratio of Banjari village?

The sex ratio of Banjari is 1,110.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banjari village?

The reported geographical area of Banjari is 530.01 hectares.

What is the population density of Banjari village?

The approximate population density of Banjari is 118.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banjari?

The nearest town listed for Banjari is Gondiya, about 56 km away.

How far is Banjari from the district headquarters?

Banjari is about 56 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banjari from the sub-district headquarters?

Banjari is about 21 km from Salekasa, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banjari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Banjari.

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

For Banjari, net sown area is 223.5 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.