Bana - Nawa Bazar, Palamu

Bana is a village situated in the Nawa Bazar subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawa Bazar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Rabda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bana is 365821. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 822113 pincode. Medini Nagar is the nearest town.

Bana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bana

As per Census 2011, Bana village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 293 males and 290 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population583293290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1295574
Scheduled Castes (SC)1547579
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population281176105
Illiterate Population302117185

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)
KhokhmaWest0.87 km
PatariaSouth-East1.56 km
TukberaSouth2.00 km
SaraunaWest2.07 km
TaliNorth2.21 km
KarchaSouth-East2.47 km
BasaunaEast2.98 km
Kanda KhasNorth-East3.07 km
LatheaSouth3.08 km
OdhkundaEast3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bana

Bana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajhura, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Bana is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bana

Where is Bana located?

Bana village is located in Nawa Bazar Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bana?

The Gram Panchayat of Bana is Rabda.

What is the pincode of Bana?

The pincode of Bana is 822113.

What is the population of Bana?

Bana has a total population of 583, including 293 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Bana?

There are 116 households in Bana.

What is the literacy rate in Bana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bana is 48.20%. Male literacy is 60.07% and female literacy is 36.21%.