Banka

Banka is a Town and Subdivision in Banka District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Banka Block (CD) is 01350. Total area of banka subdivision is 306 km² including 287.10 km² rural area and 18.87 km² urban area. Banka subdivision has a population of 2,17,301 peoples, out of which urban population is 45,977 while rural population is 1,71,324. Banka has a sex ratio of approximately 907 females for every 1,000 males. Banka subdivision has a population density of 710 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,825 houses in the sub-district, including 8,811 urban houses and 32,014 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.16% population of banka subdivision is literate, out of which 58.18% males and 41.32% females are literate.

List of Villages in Banka Subdivision

Banka Subdivision has a total of 87 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Banka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Banka Subdivision

The population profile of Banka Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Banka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Banka Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.