Banda - Lonar, Buldhana
Banda is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Lonar and around 65 km from Buldana. Bhanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Banda is 529534. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.14 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode.
Banda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mehkar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Banda
Banda 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Parda | North-West | 1.77 km |
| Shivpuri | North | 2.42 km |
| Bhanapur | South | 2.92 km |
| Dhanora | West | 2.92 km |
| Chincholi Bore | East | 3.09 km |
| Rajni | South-West | 3.11 km |
| Jaitala | North-East | 3.39 km |
| Badnapur | North-West | 3.68 km |
| Sultanpur | South-East | 3.90 km |
| Bartala | North-East | 4.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Banda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banda. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Buldana to Banda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Banda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Banda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Banda
Where is Banda located?
Banda village is located in Lonar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Banda?
The Gram Panchayat of Banda is Bhanapur.
What is the pincode of Banda?
The pincode of Banda is 443302.