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

As per Census 2011, Banra village has a total population of 215 people, consisting of 109 males and 106 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banra are given below:

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