Banka

Block / Subdivision Meral
District Garhwa
State Jharkhand

About Banka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Banka village is 347636. Banka village is located in Meral subdivision of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Meral (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Garhwa. As per 2009 stats, Lowadag is the gram panchayat of Banka village.

The total geographical area of village is 93.67 hectares. Banka has a total population of 1,036 peoples, out of which male population is 526 while female population is 510. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of banka village is 63.03% out of which 78.90% males and 46.67% females are literate. There are about 203 houses in banka village. Pincode of banka village locality is 822133.

Rajbandha is nearest town to banka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Banka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,036 526 510
Literate Population 653 415 238
Illiterate Population 383 111 272

Connectivity of Banka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Banka

Frequently Asked Questions about Banka

Where is Banka located?

Banka village is situated in Meral Subdivision, within the Garhwa district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banka?

The Gram Panchayat of Banka is Lowadag (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Banka?

The pincode of Banka is 822133, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Banka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Banka is 1,036, with 526 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Banka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Banka village has a total of 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Banka is 63.03%. The male literacy rate is 78.90%, while the female literacy rate is 46.67%.