Where is Banicha village located?
Banicha is in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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Banicha Village
Banicha is an inhabited village in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341187, the Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 82 households and the reported area is 21.74 hectares. The local references include Sankrail CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.
Village Code341187
Population391
Households82
Area21.74 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Banicha
- Census Village Code
- 341187
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sankrail
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02459
- CD Block
- Sankrail
- Households
- 82
- Population
- 391
- Male Population
- 202
- Female Population
- 189
- Sex Ratio
- 935.64
- Area
- 21.74 hectares
- Area
- 0.22 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhargram
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Banicha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 391 people, 21.74 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Banicha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Banicha falls under Sankrail Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 341187.
- The record lists 391 people living in 82 households.
- The reported village area is 21.74 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,798.53 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share71.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banicha in the official administrative record. Census village code 341187 and Sankrail CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02459
- Village Census Code
- 341187
- CD Block Code
- 0306
- CD Block Name
- Sankrail
Location and Distance
Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Banicha, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sankrail
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhargram
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhargram
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 21.74 hectares
- Area
- 0.22 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 82 households, with 202 male residents and 189 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 71.61% and ST share is 0% for Banicha. Population density works out to about 1,798.53 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 82
- Total Population
- 391
- Male Population
- 202
- Female Population
- 189
- Sex Ratio
- 935.64
- Average Household Size
- 4.77
- SC Population
- 280
- SC Male Population
- 144
- SC Female Population
- 136
- SC Population Share
- 71.61
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banicha 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
- 1
- 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 Banicha include hand pump 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 All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.52 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 16.18 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banicha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banicha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banicha is reported as 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banicha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Masterd, net sown area is 17.18 hectares and irrigated land is 16.38 hectares (95.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetable
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Masterd
- Manufacturers Commodities Third
- Oil
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.04
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 17.18
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 16.38
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 0.2 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
Which district is Banicha village in?
Banicha village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Banicha village in?
Banicha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Banicha under?
Banicha comes under Sankrail Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Banicha?
The Census village code of Banicha is 341187.
What is the population of Banicha village?
The village record lists 391 people and 82 households for Banicha.
How many households are in Banicha village?
The village record lists 82 households for Banicha.
What is the male and female population of Banicha?
The record lists 202 male residents and 189 female residents for Banicha.
What is the sex ratio of Banicha village?
The sex ratio of Banicha is 935.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Banicha village?
The reported geographical area of Banicha is 21.74 hectares.
What is the population density of Banicha village?
The approximate population density of Banicha is 1,798.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Banicha?
The nearest town listed for Banicha is Jhargram, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Banicha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Banicha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Banicha?
For Banicha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetable and Masterd, net sown area is 17.18 hectares and irrigated land is 16.38 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Banicha.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banicha.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Banicha.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Banicha.