Indian Village Directory
Banjora Village
Banjora is an inhabited village in Mejhia Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326181, the Census 2011 record lists 1,529 people in 305 households and the reported area is 773.52 hectares. The local references include Mejhia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 10 km.
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Quick answer: Banjora is a village in Mejhia Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326181 and 1,529 people in 305 households.
Village Code326181
Population1,529
Households305
Area773.52 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Banjora
- Census Village Code
- 326181
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mejhia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02357
- CD Block
- Mejhia
- Households
- 305
- Population
- 1,529
- Male Population
- 765
- Female Population
- 764
- Sex Ratio
- 998.69
- Area
- 773.52 hectares
- Area
- 7.74 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722142
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Banjora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,529 people, 773.52 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Banjora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Banjora falls under Mejhia Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 326181.
- The record lists 1,529 people living in 305 households.
- The reported village area is 773.52 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density197.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.9%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share8.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banjora in the official administrative record. Census village code 326181 and Mejhia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02357
- Village Census Code
- 326181
- CD Block Code
- 0204
- CD Block Name
- Mejhia
Location and Distance
Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Banjora, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mejhia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 13.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 773.52 hectares
- Area
- 7.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,529 people in 305 households, with 765 male residents and 764 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 25.9% and ST share is 8.83% for Banjora. Population density works out to about 197.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 305
- Total Population
- 1,529
- Male Population
- 765
- Female Population
- 764
- Sex Ratio
- 998.69
- Average Household Size
- 5.01
- SC Population
- 396
- SC Male Population
- 197
- SC Female Population
- 199
- SC Population Share
- 25.9
- ST Population
- 135
- ST Male Population
- 65
- ST Female Population
- 70
- ST Population Share
- 8.83
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banjora list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banjora 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 in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 95.52 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banjora include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banjora include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banjora is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banjora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 694.52 hectares and irrigated land is 163.52 hectares (23.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 79.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 694.52
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 531 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 163.51999999999998
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 38 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banjora
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Canara Bank |
1 |
100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Canara Bank |
ATM |
722142 |
Bankura |
Gangajalghati |
Nityanandapur |
Nityanandapur Gram Panchayat Bldg, Ps: Gangajal Ghati, Village Post, Bankura, West Bengal, 722142 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Banjora village located?
Banjora is in Mejhia Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Banjora village in?
Banjora village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Banjora village in?
Banjora village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Banjora under?
Banjora comes under Mejhia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Banjora?
The Census village code of Banjora is 326181.
What is the population of Banjora village?
The village record lists 1,529 people and 305 households for Banjora.
How many households are in Banjora village?
The village record lists 305 households for Banjora.
What is the male and female population of Banjora?
The record lists 765 male residents and 764 female residents for Banjora.
What is the sex ratio of Banjora village?
The sex ratio of Banjora is 998.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Banjora village?
The reported geographical area of Banjora is 773.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Banjora village?
The approximate population density of Banjora is 197.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Banjora?
The nearest town listed for Banjora is Raniganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Banjora from the sub-district headquarters?
Banjora is about 13.1 km from Mejhia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Banjora?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Banjora.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Banjora?
For Banjora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 694.52 hectares and irrigated land is 163.52 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banjora?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banjora. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Banjora.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banjora.
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.