Banna - Baihar, Balaghat

Banna is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pipariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banna is 497976. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.46 hectares and falls under the 481111 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banna

According to the 2011 Census, Banna village had a total population of 627 people, including 311 males and 316 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.86%, with male literacy at 67.23% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 501.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banna

Banna 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Banna

Banna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Banna is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Banna is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banna

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

Health Facilities in Banna

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

FAQs about Banna