Banan

Banan is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Banan village. As per 2009 stats, Surajpur is the gram panchayat of Banan village.

Here you can discover what makes Banan unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan region. You’ll see Banan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Banan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banan is 019985. The village spans a total geographical area of 91.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171102. Arki is nearest town to Banan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Banan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banan

Population of Banan

According to the 2011 Census, Banan has a total population of about 345, with approximately 165 males and 180 females. The sex ratio is around 1090 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 178 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.26%, with male literacy at about 81.21% and female literacy near 75.56%. There are around 67 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Banan. As per the 2011 stats, Banan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Banan

Knowing the nearby villages of Banan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Banan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Banan