Indian Village Directory

Banshanka Village

Banshanka is an inhabited village in Suri - II Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317185, the Census 2011 record lists 1,838 people in 440 households and the reported area is 243.94 hectares. The local references include Suri - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Suri at about 22 km.

In short:

Banshanka is a village in Suri - II Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 317185 and 1,838 people in 440 households.

Village Code317185
Population1,838
Households440
Area243.94 hectares
Nearest TownSuri

Detailed village profile

Banshanka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,838 people, 243.94 hectares of reported area and Suri as the nearest town reference for Banshanka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Birbhum
Block Suri - II
CD Block Suri - II
  • Banshanka falls under Suri - II Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 317185.
  • The record lists 1,838 people living in 440 households.
  • The reported village area is 243.94 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Suri.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Banshanka
Census Village Code
317185
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Suri - II
Sub-district Census Code
02260
CD Block
Suri - II
Households
440
Population
1,838
Male Population
958
Female Population
880
Sex Ratio
918.58
Area
243.94 hectares
Area
2.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Suri
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
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 753.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.18 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.65% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 10.72% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banshanka in the official administrative record. Census village code 317185 and Suri - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02260
Village Census Code
317185
CD Block Code
0107
CD Block Name
Suri - II

Location and Distance

Suri is the nearest town listed for Banshanka, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purandarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18.6 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Nearest Statutory Town
Suri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town
Suri
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
243.94 hectares
Area
2.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,838 people in 440 households, with 958 male residents and 880 female residents. The average household size is 4.18, and SC share is 21.65% and ST share is 10.72% for Banshanka. Population density works out to about 753.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
440
Total Population
1,838
Male Population
958
Female Population
880
Sex Ratio
918.58
Average Household Size
4.18
SC Population
398
SC Male Population
207
SC Female Population
191
SC Population Share
21.65
ST Population
197
ST Male Population
102
ST Female Population
95
ST Population Share
10.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banshanka list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banshanka include commercial bank, 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banshanka is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 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
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banshanka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Kantha Stitch, net sown area is 194.65 hectares and irrigated land is 181.3 hectares (93.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Kantha Stitch
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.29
Net Area Sown In Hectares
194.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
181.3
Canals Area In Hectares
164.3 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
17 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banshanka

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Canara Bank 1 20%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 731101 Birbhum Suri - II Kendua (P) Main Road Kendua Gram Panchayat Bldg Kendua, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731101
State Bank of India ATM 731103 Birbhum Suri - II Abinashpur Suri Suri College Para, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731103
State Bank of India ATM 731132 Birbhum Suri - II Abinashpur Suri Suri Near Post Office, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731132
State Bank of India ATM 731103 Birbhum Suri - II Abinashpur Suri Suri Sabuj Pally, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731103
State Bank of India ATM 731103 Birbhum Suri - II Abinashpur Suri Suri Municipality, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731103

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 Banshanka village located?

Banshanka is in Suri - II Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Banshanka village in?

Banshanka village is in Birbhum district.

Which state is Banshanka village in?

Banshanka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Banshanka under?

Banshanka comes under Suri - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banshanka?

The Census village code of Banshanka is 317185.

What is the population of Banshanka village?

The village record lists 1,838 people and 440 households for Banshanka.

How many households are in Banshanka village?

The village record lists 440 households for Banshanka.

What is the male and female population of Banshanka?

The record lists 958 male residents and 880 female residents for Banshanka.

What is the sex ratio of Banshanka village?

The sex ratio of Banshanka is 918.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banshanka village?

The reported geographical area of Banshanka is 243.94 hectares.

What is the population density of Banshanka village?

The approximate population density of Banshanka is 753.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banshanka?

The nearest town listed for Banshanka is Suri, about 22 km away.

How far is Banshanka from the sub-district headquarters?

Banshanka is about 18.6 km from Purandarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banshanka?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Banshanka.

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

For Banshanka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Kantha Stitch, net sown area is 194.65 hectares and irrigated land is 181.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banshanka?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banshanka. These records include 2 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 Banshanka.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.