Bana - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Bana is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Bana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bana is 069905. The village covers a total geographical area of 3007.72 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bana

As per Census 2011, Bana village has a total population of 5,693 people, consisting of 2,903 males and 2,790 females. The village has 652 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,897 literate and 2,796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bana

Bana 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 Bana

Bana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Dungargarh, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Bana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Bana is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bana

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

Health Facilities in Bana

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

FAQs about Bana