Indian Village Directory

Banka Village

Banka is an inhabited village in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 253023, the Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 85 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Itar Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rafiganj at about 12 km.

In short:

Banka is a village in Rafiganj Block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 253023 and 503 people in 85 households.

Village Code253023
Population503
Households85
Area89 hectares
Nearest TownRafiganj

Detailed village profile

Banka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 503 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Rafiganj as the nearest town reference for Banka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Aurangabad
Block Rafiganj
CD Block Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat Itar
  • Banka falls under Rafiganj Block in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 253023.
  • The record lists 503 people living in 85 households.
  • The reported village area is 89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rafiganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Banka
Census Village Code
253023
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Aurangabad
District Census Code
235
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rafiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01479
CD Block
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat
Itar
Households
85
Population
503
Male Population
261
Female Population
242
Sex Ratio
927.2
Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 565.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.92 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 41.55% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 78.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banka in the official administrative record. Census village code 253023, Itar Gram Panchayat and Rafiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
235
Sub-district Census Code
01479
Village Census Code
253023
CD Block Code
0467
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Itar

Location and Distance

Rafiganj is the nearest town listed for Banka, about 12 km away. Aurangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rafiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Aurangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rafiganj
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 85 households, with 261 male residents and 242 female residents. The average household size is 5.92, and SC share is 41.55% and ST share is 0% for Banka. Population density works out to about 565.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
85
Total Population
503
Male Population
261
Female Population
242
Sex Ratio
927.2
Average Household Size
5.92
SC Population
209
SC Male Population
105
SC Female Population
104
SC Population Share
41.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banka list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banka. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banka include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Banka.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banka is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 55 hectares (78.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
70.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
55.0
Canals Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Banka

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 67%
CRM 3 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 22%
State Bank of India 2 22%
Bank of India 1 11%
Indian Bank 1 11%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Aurangabad 824125 Railway Station Road Imadpur Ward No 5 Near Sbi and Boi ATM Raffinganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj, Dist. Aurangabad, Bihar - 824125. Upper Grd. Floor, Nr. Reliance Trendz, Rafiganj Main Road, Aurangabad, Biha…
Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Station Road, Rafiganj, Aurangabad Station Road, S/O Lakhan Chaurasia, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Indian Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Sihuli Rahiauni Karmi Village, Sihuli, P. O. Post Rahiauni, 824125, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Punjab National Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Thana Road Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Axis Bank Limited CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Po+ps: Rafiganj, District: Aurungabad, Pincode: 824125 Bihar First Floor, Thana Gali, Opposite to Rafiganj Police Stati…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banka village located?

Banka is in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Banka village in?

Banka village is in Aurangabad district.

Which state is Banka village in?

Banka village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banka under?

Banka comes under Rafiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banka?

The Census village code of Banka is 253023.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banka under?

Banka is listed under Itar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rafiganj.

What is the population of Banka village?

The village record lists 503 people and 85 households for Banka.

How many households are in Banka village?

The village record lists 85 households for Banka.

What is the male and female population of Banka?

The record lists 261 male residents and 242 female residents for Banka.

What is the sex ratio of Banka village?

The sex ratio of Banka is 927.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banka village?

The reported geographical area of Banka is 89 hectares.

What is the population density of Banka village?

The approximate population density of Banka is 565.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banka?

The nearest town listed for Banka is Rafiganj, about 12 km away.

How far is Banka from the district headquarters?

Banka is about 32 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banka from the sub-district headquarters?

Banka is about 12 km from Rafiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banka?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Banka.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banka?

For Banka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 55 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banka?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banka. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.