Bana - Chandwa, Latehar

Bana is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandwa and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bana is 367535. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.

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

Population of Bana

As per Census 2011, Bana village has a total population of 106 people, consisting of 105 males and 1 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 9 females per 1,000 males. The village has 105 literate and 1 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1061051
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1051041
Illiterate Population11-

Nearby Villages of Bana

Bana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChatroSouth2.29 km
ChitarpurNorth2.40 km
AmbadoharSouth-West2.51 km
NagarWest2.56 km
ChaklaEast2.80 km
AngaraSouth-West3.33 km
DamodarSouth-West3.38 km
MawadihNorth3.65 km
KuramubartpurNorth-West4.39 km
MurgaonNorth-West4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bana

Bana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Bana is about 39 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 Bana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bana

Where is Bana located?

Bana village is located in Chandwa Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bana?

The Gram Panchayat of Bana is Chakala.

What is the pincode of Bana?

The pincode of Bana is 829203.

What is the population of Bana?

Bana has a total population of 106, including 105 males and 1 females.

How many households are there in Bana?

There are 5 households in Bana.

What is the literacy rate in Bana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bana is 99.06%. Male literacy is 99.05% and female literacy is 100.00%.