Bansajhal village, Farsabahar tehsil | Pincode 496245

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

soonafhulo

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LGD code: 434229
Pincode: 496245
Post office: Lawakera
Population: 1,061
Households: 260
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 464

Census 2011 · in context

How Bansajhal compares

By population, Bansajhal ranks #41 of 99 villages in Farsabahar mandal.

Literacy rate

59.5%

+2.1% vs mandal average

Bansajhal: 59.5%
Farsabahar mandal: 57.4%
Jashpur district: 58.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,017

−11 vs mandal average

Bansajhal: 1,017
Farsabahar mandal: 1,028

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Bansajhal: 4.1
Farsabahar mandal: 4.3

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

Bansajhal at a glance

Bansajhal is a village of 1,061 people in 260 households (Census 2011) in Farsabahar tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, the 41st-largest of 99 villages in Farsabahar tehsil. Literacy is 60%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,017 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 496245, served by Lawakera post office; the LGD village code is 434229. The sarpanch is soonafhulo, and the village votes in Antagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vikram Usendi. The population is estimated at 1,251 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bansajhal · this village	1,061	60%	—
Korchikani · Farsabahar	333	60%	—
Chharla · Farsabahar	214	48%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bansajhal

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KUNKURI
Distance to nearest town (km): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 89
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BANSAJHAL
Total area (ha): 588.79
Irrigated area (ha): 2.72
Forest area (ha): 15.7

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

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Key facts — Bansajhal

LGD code: 434229
Pincode: 496245
Post office: Lawakera
Population (Census 2011): 1,061
Population (projected 2026): 1,251
Households: 260
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1017
Literacy rate: 59.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Antagarh
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vikram Usendi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: soonafhulo
Block / Mandal: Farsabahar

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 Jashpur district level

Then & Now

Bansajhal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,061

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,251

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

260

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

307

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: 1,061Census 2011
Households: 260Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1017 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2512026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3072026 projection
Active job cards: 1,23,351MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 85,591MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jashpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jashpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jashpur 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Bansajhal

What is the pincode of Bansajhal?

The pincode of Bansajhal, Farsabahar tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh is 496245. The post office is Lawakera.

Which post office delivers to Bansajhal?

Mail for Bansajhal is delivered through Lawakera post office, pincode 496245, in Farsabahar tehsil, Jashpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bansajhal located?

Bansajhal is a village in Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Bansajhal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bansajhal village has a population of 1,061 across 260 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bansajhal?

The current sarpanch of Bansajhal gram panchayat is soonafhulo.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bansajhal in?

Bansajhal falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bansajhal in?

Bansajhal falls under the Antagarh assembly constituency (AC #79) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bansajhal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bansajhal village is 59.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Bansajhal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bansajhal village is 1017 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bansajhal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bansajhal, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Bansajhal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bansajhal village is 434229.

How big is Bansajhal compared to other villages in Farsabahar tehsil?

Bansajhal ranks 41 of 99 villages in Farsabahar tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,061 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bansajhal?

Bansajhal falls under Antagarh assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Vikram Usendi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bansajhal?

Bansajhal is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Bansajhal in 2026?

Bansajhal is estimated at 1,251 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,061 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bansajhal in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Bansajhal in Jashpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bansajhal?

soonafhulo is the sarpanch of Bansajhal gram panchayat, Farsabahar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Farsabahar 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)