Banicha village, Sankrail block | Pincode 721517

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ASHALATA BERA

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LGD code: 341187
Pincode: 721517
Post office: Tapsia
Population: 391
Households: 82
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 121
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Kolkata: 141 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1044 km
Nearest railway station: Khemasuli · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhangagarh RH · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banicha compares

By population, Banicha ranks #114 of 287 villages in Sankrail mandal.

Literacy rate

56.8%

−8.2% vs mandal average

Banicha: 56.8%
Sankrail mandal: 65.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

936

−46 vs mandal average

Banicha: 936
Sankrail mandal: 982

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.3 vs mandal average

Banicha: 4.8
Sankrail mandal: 4.5

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

Banicha at a glance

Banicha is a village of 391 people in 82 households (Census 2011) in Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 114th-largest of 287 villages in Sankrail block. Literacy is 57%, 8 points below the block average of 65% and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Jhargram district centre, 44 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 21 km from Khemasuli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721517, served by Tapsia post office; the LGD village code is 341187. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhangagarh RH, 9 km away. The sarpanch is ASHALATA BERA, and the village votes in Gopiballavpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Mahata. The population is estimated at 437 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banicha · this village	391	57%	—
Sapua Sarulia Karki · Sankrail	123	72%	0.9 km SE
Hanumanta Nengurya · Sankrail	1,046	56%	1 km NE
Aigankanda · Sankrail	0	—	1 km E
Bhagabanchak · Sankrail	0	—	1.3 km N
Kukrakhupi · Sankrail	963	63%	1.4 km SW
Kuchladanri · Sankrail	182	74%	1.4 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banicha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 21.74
Irrigated area (ha): 16.38
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Banicha

LGD code: 341187
Pincode: 721517
Post office: Tapsia
Population (Census 2011): 391
Population (projected 2026): 437
Households: 82
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 936
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Coordinates: 22.19964°N, 87.05272°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gopiballavpur
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Mahata
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHALATA BERA
Block / Mandal: Sankrail

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 Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Banicha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

391

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

437

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 391Census 2011
Households: 82Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4372026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram 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 Banicha

Mandal centre

Sankrail · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

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Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata141 kmcapital
Hyderabad1044 km
Delhi1218 km
Chennai1242 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKhemasuli21 km
Hospital / PHCBhangagarh RH9 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank29 km
Petrol pumpPragati Petroleum Services29 km
CollegeDepartment of Humanities and Social Science30 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station29 km

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People often ask about Banicha

What is the pincode of Banicha?

The pincode of Banicha, Sankrail block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721517. The post office is Tapsia.

Which post office delivers to Banicha?

Mail for Banicha is delivered through Tapsia post office, pincode 721517, in Sankrail block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banicha located?

Banicha is a village in Sankrail block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Banicha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banicha village has a population of 391 across 82 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banicha?

The current sarpanch of Banicha gram panchayat is ASHALATA BERA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banicha in?

Banicha falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banicha in?

Banicha falls under the Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC #221) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Banicha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banicha village is 56.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Banicha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banicha village is 936 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banicha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banicha, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Banicha from Jhargram district centre?

Banicha is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banicha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banicha village is 341187.

Which is the nearest town to Banicha?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 44 km from Banicha in a straight line.

How big is Banicha compared to other villages in Sankrail block?

Banicha ranks 114 of 287 villages in Sankrail block by Census 2011 population (391 residents).

How far is Banicha from Kolkata?

Banicha is about 141 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 183 km.

How far is Banicha from Hyderabad?

Banicha is about 1044 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1357 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banicha?

Khemasuli is the nearest railway station to Banicha, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banicha?

Bhangagarh RH is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banicha, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banicha?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Banicha, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Banicha?

Pragati Petroleum Services is the nearest petrol pump to Banicha, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Banicha?

Banicha falls under Gopiballavpur assembly constituency (AC 221). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Mahata (BJP).

Who is the MP for Banicha?

Banicha is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Banicha in 2026?

Banicha is estimated at 437 people in 2026, up about 12% from 391 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banicha in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Banicha in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Banicha?

ASHALATA BERA is the sarpanch of Banicha gram panchayat, Sankrail block. See the sarpanch list of Sankrail block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)