Banda - Ramganj Mandi, Kota

Banda is a village situated in the Ramganj Mandi tehsil of Kota district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramganj Mandi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kota. Undwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banda is 102310. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.65 hectares and falls under the 326519 pincode. Ramganj Mandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banda

According to the 2011 Census, Banda village had a total population of 644 people, including 300 males and 344 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 58.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population644300344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)712447
Scheduled Castes (SC)743440
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281315
Literate Population403230173
Illiterate Population24170171

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dod KheriNorth-West1.63 km
Nyamat KheriSouth-East1.73 km
RawaliNorth2.13 km
BhaopuraEast2.16 km
UndwaSouth-West2.36 km
KishorpuraNorth-East2.42 km
MandaNorth-West3.02 km
MandaliNorth3.12 km
Bishanya KheriNorth-East3.32 km
Deoli KhurdEast3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banda

Banda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramganj Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramganj Mandi to Banda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kota to Banda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Banda

Where is Banda located?

Banda village is located in Ramganj Mandi Tehsil, Kota district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banda?

The Gram Panchayat of Banda is Undwa.

What is the pincode of Banda?

The pincode of Banda is 326519.

What is the population of Banda?

Banda had a total population of 644, including 300 males and 344 females.

How many households are there in Banda?

Banda had 124 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banda was 70.33%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 58.25%.