Banka Village Overview
Banka is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 43 km from Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) tehsil headquarters. Chatra is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jabra is the Gram Panchayat for Banka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Banka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 348035. The village covers a geographical area of 271.52 hectares and has a pincode of 825420. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Banka
Population & Demographics of Banka
This section provides population and demographic details of Banka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,748 | 875 | 873 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 388 | 192 | 196 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 248 | 126 | 122 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 688 | 442 | 246 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,060 | 433 | 627 |
Key population details of Banka village are given below:
- Banka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,748, including approximately 875 males and 873 females, with a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 248 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Banka village is low, with a literacy rate of about 39.36%.
- There are around 270 households in Banka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Banka
Transport facilities help residents of Banka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Banka
The following villages are located close to Banka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banka
- Where is Banka located?
- Banka village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Banka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Banka is Jabra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Banka?
- The pincode of Banka is 825420.
- What is the population of Banka?
- Banka has a total population of 1,748, including 875 males and 873 females.
- How many households are there in Banka?
- There are 270 households in Banka.
- What is the literacy rate in Banka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banka is 39.36%. Male literacy is 50.51% and female literacy is 28.18%.