Banjari village, Chitrangi tehsil | Pincode 486882

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jay Singh

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LGD code: 503447
Pincode: 486882
Post office: Chitrangi
Population: 192
Households: 27
Literacy rate: 40.6%
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 103
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 19 km
Distance to Bhopal: 437 km
Distance to Delhi: 623 km
Nearest railway station: Rewa · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banjari compares

By population, Banjari ranks #245 of 283 villages in Chitrangi mandal.

Literacy rate

40.6%

−4.8% vs mandal average

Banjari: 40.6%
Chitrangi mandal: 45.4%
Singrauli district: 49.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

846

−88 vs mandal average

Banjari: 846
Chitrangi mandal: 934

Household size

people per home

7.1

+2.1 vs mandal average

Banjari: 7.1
Chitrangi mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Banjari at a glance

Banjari is a village of 192 people in 27 households (Census 2011) in Chitrangi tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, the 245th-largest of 283 villages in Chitrangi tehsil. Literacy is 41%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 45% and the sex ratio is 846 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Singrauli district centre, 24 km from Rewa railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 486882, served by Chitrangi post office; the LGD village code is 503447. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 14 km away. The sarpanch is Jay Singh, and the village votes in Gurh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nagendra Singh. The population is estimated at 226 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banjari · this village	192	41%	—
Banjari · Gopadbanas	1,734	58%	0 km N
Gahiri · Gurh	194	58%	1.2 km W
Gahiri · Kotar	195	69%	1.2 km W
Pakara · Gurh	633	54%	1.3 km SW
Pakara · Naigarhi	537	63%	1.3 km SW
Pakara · Mauganj	1,446	57%	1.3 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banjari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SINGRAULI
Distance to nearest town (km): 85
Distance to district HQ (km): 110
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 112.32
Irrigated area (ha): 3.5
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Banjari

LGD code: 503447
Pincode: 486882
Post office: Chitrangi
Population (Census 2011): 192
Population (projected 2026): 226
Households: 27
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 846
Literacy rate: 40.6%
Coordinates: 24.51987°N, 81.48461°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rewa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gurh
Member of Parliament: Janardan Mishra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nagendra Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jay Singh
Block / Mandal: Chitrangi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Singrauli district level

Then & Now

Banjari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

192

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

226

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 192Census 2011
Households: 27Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 846 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2262026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 322026 projection
Active job cards: 1,23,618MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 71,983MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 884NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 78.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 54.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Singrauli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Singrauli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Singrauli district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Banjari

Mandal centre

Chitrangi · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Singrauli · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 29 min by car · 1 h 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal437 kmcapital
Delhi623 km
Kolkata734 km
Hyderabad852 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRewa24 km
Bus stopCollege Chowk Bus Stop19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital14 km
ATM / bankSBI atm near bjp office21 km
Petrol pumpIndianOil20 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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News from Singrauli & Madhya Pradesh

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Express8h ago
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandi12h ago
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Report13h ago
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar English19h ago
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Expressyesterday
MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday

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What is the pincode of Banjari?

The pincode of Banjari, Chitrangi tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh is 486882. The post office is Chitrangi.

Which post office delivers to Banjari?

Mail for Banjari is delivered through Chitrangi post office, pincode 486882, in Chitrangi tehsil, Singrauli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banjari located?

Banjari is a village in Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Banjari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banjari village has a population of 192 across 27 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banjari?

The current sarpanch of Banjari gram panchayat is Jay Singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banjari in?

Banjari falls under the Rewa Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banjari in?

Banjari falls under the Gurh assembly constituency (AC #75) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Banjari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banjari village is 40.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Banjari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banjari village is 846 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banjari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banjari, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Banjari from Singrauli district centre?

Banjari is approximately 43 km (straight-line) from the centre of Singrauli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banjari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banjari village is 503447.

How big is Banjari compared to other villages in Chitrangi tehsil?

Banjari ranks 245 of 283 villages in Chitrangi tehsil by Census 2011 population (192 residents).

How far is Banjari from Bhopal?

Banjari is about 437 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 568 km.

How far is Banjari from Delhi?

Banjari is about 623 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 810 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banjari?

Rewa is the nearest railway station to Banjari, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Banjari?

College Chowk Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Banjari, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banjari?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banjari, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banjari?

SBI atm near bjp office is the nearest ATM or bank to Banjari, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Banjari?

IndianOil is the nearest petrol pump to Banjari, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Banjari?

Banjari falls under Gurh assembly constituency (AC 75). The sitting MLA is Nagendra Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Banjari?

Banjari is in Rewa Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Janardan Mishra (Janardan Mishra).

What is the population of Banjari in 2026?

Banjari is estimated at 226 people in 2026, up about 18% from 192 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banjari in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Banjari in Singrauli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Banjari?

Jay Singh is the sarpanch of Banjari gram panchayat, Chitrangi tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chitrangi tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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