Indian Village Directory

Banshkanthia Village

Banshkanthia is an inhabited village in Jalpaiguri Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307617, the Census 2011 record lists 1,951 people in 449 households and the reported area is 250.47 hectares. The local references include Jalpaiguri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jalpaiguri at about 14 km.

In short:

Banshkanthia is a village in Jalpaiguri Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307617 and 1,951 people in 449 households.

Village Code307617

Population1,951

Households449

Area250.47 hectares

Nearest TownJalpaiguri

Detailed village profile

Banshkanthia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,951 people, 250.47 hectares of reported area and Jalpaiguri as the nearest town reference for Banshkanthia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal

District Jalpaiguri

Block Jalpaiguri

CD Block Jalpaiguri

Banshkanthia falls under Jalpaiguri Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 307617.
The record lists 1,951 people living in 449 households.
The reported village area is 250.47 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jalpaiguri.
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: Banshkanthia
Census Village Code: 307617
State: West Bengal
State Census Code: 19
District: Jalpaiguri
District Census Code: 328
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Jalpaiguri
Sub-district Census Code: 02178
CD Block: Jalpaiguri
Households: 449
Population: 1,951
Male Population: 973
Female Population: 978
Sex Ratio: 1,005.14
Area: 250.47 hectares
Area: 2.5 sq km
Nearest Town: Jalpaiguri
Nearest Town Distance: 14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 735139
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 778.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 83.29% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 9.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banshkanthia in the official administrative record. Census village code 307617 and Jalpaiguri CD Block.

State Census Code: 19
District Census Code: 328
Sub-district Census Code: 02178
Village Census Code: 307617
CD Block Code: 0025
CD Block Name: Jalpaiguri

Location and Distance

Jalpaiguri is the nearest town listed for Banshkanthia, about 14 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 10.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Jalpaiguri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 18.4 km
District Headquarter: Jalpaiguri
Distance from District Headquarter: 10.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Jalpaiguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 14 km
Nearest Town: Jalpaiguri
Distance from Nearest Town: 14 km
Total Geographical Area: 250.47 hectares
Area: 2.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,951 people in 449 households, with 973 male residents and 978 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 83.29% and ST share is 0% for Banshkanthia. Population density works out to about 778.94 people per sq km.

Total Households: 449
Total Population: 1,951
Male Population: 973
Female Population: 978
Sex Ratio: 1,005.14
Average Household Size: 4.35
SC Population: 1,625
SC Male Population: 819
SC Female Population: 806
SC Population Share: 83.29
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banshkanthia 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
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 1
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 2
Government Non Formal Training Centre: Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banshkanthia include hand pump 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
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: 10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Railway Station: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banshkanthia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banshkanthia is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 24 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: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 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: 10 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: 13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banshkanthia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetables, net sown area is 158 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (9.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second: Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third: Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 82.47
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 158.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 143 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 15.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 11 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banshkanthia

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: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 16
Banks in Matched Records: 8
Matched PINs: 10

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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	15	94%
CRM	1	6.2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
Punjab National Bank	6	38%
Bank of India	3	19%
Axis Bank Limited	2	12%
Canara Bank	1	6.2%
Central Bank of India	1	6.2%

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
Axis Bank Limited	ATM	735132	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Berubari	Dist-Jalpaiguri, Wb Berubari Bazar, Po-Berubari, Ps-Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735132
Bank of India	ATM	735121	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Patkata	At and Post Rangdhamali, Dist. Jalpaiguri, West Bengal - -735121, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735121
Canara Bank	ATM	735133	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Patkata	Denguajhar Jalladpara Patkata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735133
Idbi Bank Limited	ATM	735101	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Kharia (P) (Ct)	Executive Officer, Sadar Block Premises, Jalpaiguri Panchayet Samity, Rajbaripara, Jalpaiguri-735101 West Bengal Execut…
Central Bank of India	ATM	735133	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Bhelakoba	Belakoba Prasannanagar, Belakoba, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735133
Bank of India	ATM	735135	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Kharia (P) (Ct)	Dist Jalpaiguri(wb) Boi Bhalobasha More Po Sahudangi Hat, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735135
Bank of India	ATM	735221	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Maria Kamala Pukhari	Kaltex More, P.O. + P.S.- Malbazar, Dist.- Jalpaiguri, Pin.- 735221, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735221
Axis Bank Limited	ATM	735133	Jalpaiguri	Jalpaiguri	Bhelakoba	Dist-Jalpaiguri, Wb Belakoba Rd, Sonar Bari, Po-Belakoba, Ps-Rajganj, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735133

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 Banshkanthia village located?

Banshkanthia is in Jalpaiguri Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Banshkanthia village in?

Banshkanthia village is in Jalpaiguri district.

Which state is Banshkanthia village in?

Banshkanthia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Banshkanthia under?

Banshkanthia comes under Jalpaiguri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banshkanthia?

The Census village code of Banshkanthia is 307617.

What is the population of Banshkanthia village?

The village record lists 1,951 people and 449 households for Banshkanthia.

How many households are in Banshkanthia village?

The village record lists 449 households for Banshkanthia.

What is the male and female population of Banshkanthia?

The record lists 973 male residents and 978 female residents for Banshkanthia.

What is the sex ratio of Banshkanthia village?

The sex ratio of Banshkanthia is 1,005.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banshkanthia village?

The reported geographical area of Banshkanthia is 250.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Banshkanthia village?

The approximate population density of Banshkanthia is 778.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banshkanthia?

The nearest town listed for Banshkanthia is Jalpaiguri, about 14 km away.

How far is Banshkanthia from the district headquarters?

Banshkanthia is about 10.5 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banshkanthia from the sub-district headquarters?

Banshkanthia is about 18.4 km from Jalpaiguri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banshkanthia?

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

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

For Banshkanthia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetables, net sown area is 158 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.

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

The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banshkanthia. These records include 8 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 Banshkanthia.

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.