Ban - Sengaon, Hingoli

Ban is a village situated in the Sengaon tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sengaon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Ban village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ban is 545708. The village covers a total geographical area of 667.56 hectares and falls under the 431542 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hingoli Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ban

According to the 2011 Census, Ban village had a total population of 1,375 people, including 717 males and 658 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 61.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Ban

Ban 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 Ban

Ban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satuna, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Ban is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Ban is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ban

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

Health Facilities in Ban

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

FAQs about Ban