Banjaria (community development block)

Banjaria is a community development block in East Champaran District, Bihar, India.[1] The administrative center of the block is the town of Banjaria. In the year 2011, the block has a population of 162,684.[2]

Banjaria
Banjaria is located in Bihar
Banjaria
Banjaria
Banjaria is located in India
Banjaria
Banjaria
Coordinates: 26°40′08″N 84°54′59″E
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictEast Champaran
Government
  TypePanchayat Samiti
Area
  Total138 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total162,684
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMaithilo
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
845401
STD code06252
Vehicle registrationBR-05

Geography

Banjaria is located on the northern portion of East Champaran District. Its average elecation is 68 metres above the sea level.[3]

Administrative divisions

There are 30 villages under Banjaria Block:[2]

  • Ajgari
  • Banjaria
  • Banjaria (part)
  • Bhela Chhapra
  • Burhwa
  • Chailaha
  • Chichurahia
  • Chitaha
  • Gamharia
  • Ghormarwa
  • Janerwa
  • Jatwa
  • Kaparsandi
  • Kukurjari
  • Loknath Pur
  • Pachrukha
  • Pakaria
  • Patkhaulia
  • Phulwar
  • Pipra
  • Ratanpur
  • Rohinia
  • Semra Khas
  • Semra Tola Bhola
  • Semra Tola Hat
  • Singhia Sagar
  • Singia Hiban
  • Siswa
  • Sukhi Dih
  • Tarkulwa

Demographics

Religion in Dhamdaha
Religion Percent
Hinduism
66.77%
Islam
33.03%
other
0.20%

According to 2011 Census of India, there are 32,464 households and 162,684 residents within Banjaria. The male population is 86,088, and female population is 76,596. The total literacy rate is 42.45%, with 49.90% of the male population and 34.08% of the female population being literate.[2]

See also

References

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