Banua - Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj), Palamu

Banua is a village situated in the Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Darudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banua is 366557. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 822118 pincode.

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

Population of Banua

As per Census 2011, Banua village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 618 males and 560 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 678 literate and 500 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,178618560
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19110487
Literate Population678412266
Illiterate Population500206294

Nearby Villages of Banua

Banua 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)
HaratuaWest1.01 km
PachmoSouth1.54 km
DarudihSouth-East1.57 km
AmwaWest1.66 km
PhudiaWest2.16 km
Ramanand DabraSouth-West2.47 km
SangbarNorth-East2.50 km
BaksidabraSouth-West2.63 km
LohraEast2.74 km
ItaheWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Banua. The nearest railway station is Kajri, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Banua

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

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

Health Facilities in Banua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Banua

Where is Banua located?

Banua village is located in Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banua?

The Gram Panchayat of Banua is Darudih.

What is the pincode of Banua?

The pincode of Banua is 822118.

What is the population of Banua?

Banua has a total population of 1,178, including 618 males and 560 females.

How many households are there in Banua?

There are 288 households in Banua.

What is the literacy rate in Banua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banua is 57.56%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 47.50%.