Banka - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Banka is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Itar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 253023. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 824126 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Banka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Banka

According to the 2011 Census, Banka village had a total population of 503 people, including 261 males and 242 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.75%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 41.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Banka

Banka 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 Banka

Banka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Banka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Banka is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banka

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

Health Facilities in Banka

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

FAQs about Banka