Indian Village Directory

Banshia Village

Banshia is an inhabited village in Gopiballavpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 340644, the Census 2011 record lists 322 people in 58 households and the reported area is 146.48 hectares. The local references include Gopiballavpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 65 km.

In short:

Banshia is a village in Gopiballavpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 340644 and 322 people in 58 households.

Village Code340644
Population322
Households58
Area146.48 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Banshia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 322 people, 146.48 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Banshia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Gopiballavpur - I
  • Banshia falls under Gopiballavpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 340644.
  • The record lists 322 people living in 58 households.
  • The reported village area is 146.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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
Banshia
Census Village Code
340644
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gopiballavpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02457
CD Block
Gopiballavpur - I
Households
58
Population
322
Male Population
160
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,012.5
Area
146.48 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721506
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 219.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.55 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 95.96% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.62% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banshia in the official administrative record. Census village code 340644 and Gopiballavpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02457
Village Census Code
340644
CD Block Code
0304
CD Block Name
Gopiballavpur - I

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Banshia, about 65 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gopiballavpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
146.48 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 322 people in 58 households, with 160 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 5.55, and SC share is 95.96% and ST share is 0.62% for Banshia. Population density works out to about 219.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
58
Total Population
322
Male Population
160
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,012.5
Average Household Size
5.55
SC Population
309
SC Male Population
155
SC Female Population
154
SC Population Share
95.96
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banshia 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
1
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
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1
Private Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banshia 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
76.57 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banshia is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banshia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Mastard, net sown area is 14 hectares and irrigated land is 14 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mastard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
55.91
Net Area Sown In Hectares
14.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.0

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banshia

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
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 43%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 29%
State Bank of India 1 14%
Axis Bank Limited 1 14%

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
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 721506 Jhargram Jhargram Jhargram (M) Office Gopiballavpur West Bengal 721506 ICICI Bank Atm, Gopiballavpur 1 Block Developemnt, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
Axis Bank Limited CRM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Jhargram, PIN Code 721506 Ground Floor, Khatian No 2701, Jl No 154, Dag No 2336, Hatibari Road, District, Jhargram, Wes…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Medinipur (Pas) Gopiballavpur, Medinipur (Pas)-721506, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
State Bank of India ATM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Akhubera Gopiballavpur Gopiballavpur Bus Stand, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
Punjab National Bank ATM 721506 Jhargram Jhargram Auspal Stand Gopiballavpur Bus Standpaschim Medinwbin Gopiballavpur Bus, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 721506 Jhargram Gopiballavpur-I Gopiballavpur Jhargram, West Bengal - 721506 ICICI Bank Ltd, Gopiballavpur, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721506

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 Banshia village located?

Banshia is in Gopiballavpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Banshia village in?

Banshia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Banshia village in?

Banshia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Banshia under?

Banshia comes under Gopiballavpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banshia?

The Census village code of Banshia is 340644.

What is the population of Banshia village?

The village record lists 322 people and 58 households for Banshia.

How many households are in Banshia village?

The village record lists 58 households for Banshia.

What is the male and female population of Banshia?

The record lists 160 male residents and 162 female residents for Banshia.

What is the sex ratio of Banshia village?

The sex ratio of Banshia is 1,012.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banshia village?

The reported geographical area of Banshia is 146.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Banshia village?

The approximate population density of Banshia is 219.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banshia?

The nearest town listed for Banshia is Jhargram, about 65 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Banshia?

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

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

For Banshia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Mastard, net sown area is 14 hectares and irrigated land is 14 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banshia. These records include 4 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 Banshia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Banshia.

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.