Banda - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Banda is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Raniparti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banda is 236418. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Banda

According to the 2011 Census, Banda village had a total population of 1,810 people, including 960 males and 850 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.87%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Banda

Banda 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 Banda

Public transport in the Banda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Banda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Banda is about 38 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 Banda

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

Health Facilities in Banda

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

FAQs about Banda