Banra - Goh, Aurangabad

Banra is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Hathiara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banra is 252927. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Banra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banra

According to the 2011 Census, Banra village had a total population of 215 people, including 109 males and 106 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.01%, with male literacy at 55.70% and female literacy at 17.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banra

Banra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banra

Banra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Banra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Banra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banra village are given below:

FAQs about Banra