Banka - Chandia, Umaria

Banka is a village situated in the Chandia tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandia and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Banka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 467700. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.47 hectares and falls under the 484660 pincode. Chandia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Banka

According to the 2011 Census, Banka village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 565 males and 538 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.10%, with male literacy at 79.96% and female literacy at 53.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 606.

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

Nearby Villages of Banka

Banka 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 Banka

Banka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandia Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandia to Banka is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Banka is about 23 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 Banka

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

Health Facilities in Banka

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

FAQs about Banka