Indian Village Directory

Banka District Village Directory

The Banka district village directory covers 2,111 Census 2011 village records across 11 blocks in Bihar. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Banka district has 1,702 inhabited villages, 409 uninhabited village entries, 1,963,450 people and 367,997 households, with 299,297 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Katoria has the most village records; Sondiha is the largest listed village by population; Kojhi has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,702 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 734 villages, all-weather road is reported for 377 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 241 offices and 17 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Banka district has 2,111 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 11 blocks in Bihar.

Local Admin Units11
Villages2,111
Population1,963,450
Households367,997
Area (ha)299,297.44

Blocks in Banka

The block-wise table compares 11 blocks in Banka district using Census 2011 village records. Katoria has 379 villages, about 18% of the district list. Dhuraiya has the largest listed village population at 239,762 people.

Block-wise Village List
BlockCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Amarpur 01346 176 8.3% 70% 201,351 10% 1,144 38,085 17,501.18 5.8% 1,150.5 Subhanpur
Banka 01350 87 4.1% 89% 171,324 8.7% 1,969 32,014 28,079 9.4% 610.1 Dudhari
Barahat 01349 73 3.5% 89% 149,188 7.6% 2,044 28,940 14,724.04 4.9% 1,013.2 Sondiha
Bausi 01355 153 7.2% 78% 185,000 9.4% 1,209 35,840 31,527 11% 586.8 Dahua
Belhar 01352 172 8.1% 83% 167,719 8.5% 975 31,625 23,665 7.9% 708.7 Tola Belhar
Chanan 01353 333 16% 81% 165,634 8.4% 497 30,372 45,747 15% 362.1 Tola Chandan
Dhuraiya 01348 222 11% 82% 239,762 12% 1,08 43,274 23,410 7.8% 1,024.2 Ahiro
Katoria 01354 379 18% 83% 186,646 9.5% 492 33,190 56,061.42 19% 332.9 Katoria
Phulidumar 01351 123 5.8% 91% 125,251 6.4% 1,018 23,632 20,850 7% 600.7 Kojhi
Rajaun 01347 207 9.8% 80% 197,601 10% 955 38,409 19,754 6.6% 1,000.3 Dhauni
Shambhuganj 01345 186 8.8% 71% 173,974 8.9% 935 32,616 17,978.80 6% 967.7 Parmanpur

Blocks with the most village records

Katoria, Chanan and Dhuraiya are the blocks with the most village records in Banka district. Katoria ranks first with 379 villages, 186,646 people and 332.9 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankBlockVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Katoria 379 18% 186,646 9.5% 56,061.42 19%
2 Chanan 333 16% 165,634 8.4% 45,747 15%
3 Dhuraiya 222 11% 239,762 12% 23,410 7.8%
4 Rajaun 207 9.8% 197,601 10% 19,754 6.6%
5 Shambhuganj 186 8.8% 173,974 8.9% 17,978.80 6%
6 Amarpur 176 8.3% 201,351 10% 17,501.18 5.8%
7 Belhar 172 8.1% 167,719 8.5% 23,665 7.9%
8 Bausi 153 7.2% 185,000 9.4% 31,527 11%
9 Phulidumar 123 5.8% 125,251 6.4% 20,850 7%
10 Banka 87 4.1% 171,324 8.7% 28,079 9.4%

Largest Villages by Population

Sondiha is the highest-population village listed for Banka district, with 17,864 people and 3,475 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5.1. The nearest town is Banka; 10.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Sondiha 17,864 0.9% 3,475 5.1 1,337 1,336.1 Banka 10.0
2 Kojhi 17,189 0.9% 2,990 5.7 4,218 407.5 Banka 27.0
3 Dudhari 15,395 0.8% 2,910 5.3 2,123 725.2 Banka 10.0
4 Auria 12,862 0.7% 2,474 5.2 1,377 934.1 Banka 12.0
5 Subhanpur 12,381 0.6% 2,301 5.4 446 2,776 Amarpur 8.0
6 Kakwara 11,794 0.6% 2,210 5.3 2,179 541.3 Banka 8.0
7 Pathra 11,717 0.6% 2,217 5.3 1,026 1,142 Banka 16.0
8 Ahiro 10,638 0.5% 1,922 5.5 557 1,909.9 Banka 36.0
9 Dahua 9,692 0.5% 1,823 5.3 361 2,684.8 Banka 22.0
10 Bagduma 8,901 0.5% 1,708 5.2 821 1,084.2 Banka 16.0

Largest Villages by Area

Kojhi has the largest recorded village area in Banka district at 4,218 hectares. It represents 1.4% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 407.5 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Kojhi 4,218 1.4% 17,189 407.5 2,990 0.71 Banka 27.0
2 Kakwara Tola Kataili 2,276 0.8% 7,877 346.1 1,444 0.63 Banka 8.0
3 Kakwara 2,179 0.7% 11,794 541.3 2,210 1.01 Banka 8.0
4 Dudhari 2,123 0.7% 15,395 725.2 2,910 1.37 Banka 10.0
5 Chilkara 2,070 0.7% 5,678 274.3 1,142 0.55 Banka 34.0
6 Mothabari 2,007 0.7% 7,689 383.1 1,320 0.66 Banka 25.0
7 Tola Laugain 1,798 0.6% 570 31.7 92 0.05 Banka 25.0
8 Tola Chandan 1,740 0.6% 6,967 400.4 1,403 0.81 Deoghar(jharkhand) 15.0
9 Gauri Pur 1,677 0.6% 2,363 140.9 454 0.27 Deoghar(jharkhand) 25.0
10 Kakwara Tola Chhatarpat 1,572 0.5% 5,693 362.2 939 0.6 Banka 12.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Banka District

Banka has 241 post office records across 17 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Banka district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 241 offices across 17 PIN codes, including 241 delivery offices and 228 branch offices. PIN 813101 has the highest listed post-office count here with 33 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages11.4
PIN Codes / 100 Villages0.8
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %95%
Coordinate Coverage %91%
Post Offices241
Unique PIN Codes17
Delivery Offices241
Head Offices1
Sub Offices12
Branch Offices228

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
813101 33
813106 25
813202 24
813104 24
813211 22
813105 20
813103 16
813207 15
813109 13
814131 12

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 12
Branch Office 228

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Banka Ho 813102 Head Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Amarpur So Banka 813101 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barahat So 813103 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Belhar So 813202 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bounsi So 813104 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Chandan So 814131 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Jagdishpur So Bhagalpur 813105 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Katoria So 813106 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Khesar So 813207 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Panjwara So 813110 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Punsia So 813109 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Rajoun So 813107 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Shambhuganj So 813211 Post Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Abhiyudayasharan Bo 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Ahiro Bo 813110 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Auria Bo 813103 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Babhangama Bo 813104 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Badluchak Bo 813105 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bagduma Bo 813104 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bahrna Bo 813207 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baidachak Bo 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baidpur B. O 813211 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bairoganj Bo 813106 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Balia Mahra Bo 813103 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baliskadma Bo 813205 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bamdev Bo 813107 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baniakura Bo 813106 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bank Bo 814131 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bara Bo 813202 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barhara Bo 813202 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barhuna Bo 813103 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barney Bo 813106 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barwasini Bo 813106 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Basbitta B. O 813211 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Basmatta Bo 813103 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Basmatta Bo 813202 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Batsar Bo 813205 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Belarimilki Bo 813211 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Beldiha Bo 813207 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Belsira Bo 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhadaria Bo 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhalua B. O 813211 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bharko Bo 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhatkund Bo 813109 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhatshila Bo 813207 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhelwa Bo 813106 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhghwa Bo 813104 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhikhanpur 813101 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhitia Bo 813207 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhorabazar Bo 814131 Branch Office Delivery Bhagalpur Division East Region Bhagalpur

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Banka District

Banka district has 96 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 16 banks and 22 PIN codes. The list includes 73 ATMs and 22 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 40 entries (42%). PIN code 813102 has the highest listed banking access count, with 35 records (36%). The density is 4.5 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages4.5
ATM Share76%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share23%
Records / Bank6
ATM/CDM/CRM Records96
ATMs73
CRMs22
Banks16
PINs22

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 73 76%
CRM 22 23%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 1%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 40 42%
Uco Bank 16 17%
ICICI Bank Limited 8 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 6.2%
Bank of India 4 4.2%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
813102 35 36%
813104 11 11%
813101 9 9.4%
813107 9 9.4%
813109 8 8.3%
813106 3 3.1%
813207 3 3.1%
813202 2 2.1%
813211 2 2.1%
813103 2 2.1%

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
BlockRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Amarpur 11 7 4 0 7 4
Banka 45 36 8 0 14 9
Barahat 4 4 0 0 2 3
Bausi 8 6 2 0 6 2
Belhar 2 1 1 0 2 1
Chanan 2 1 1 0 2 2
Dhuraiya 4 3 1 0 2 4
Katoria 2 1 1 0 2 1
No Block 2 2 0 0 1 1
Phulidumar 2 1 1 0 2 2
Rajaun 12 10 2 0 4 2
Shambhuganj 2 1 1 0 2 1

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Banka district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Bank of Baroda, Bank of India and Axis Bank Limited. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 813101, 813102 and 813126. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 813101 Banka Amarpur Biddu Bishunpur Dumramah Road Near Kali Mandir, Banka, Bihar, 813101
Bank of India CRM 813101 Banka Amarpur Amarpur (Np) Thana Road Amarpur Amarpur, Banka, Bihar, 813101
Axis Bank Limited ATM 813102 Banka Banka Banka (Np) Banka, PIN 813102 Rajendra Prasad Singh, Khata No 195, Kheshra No 140, Karhariya, Ward No 9, Opp Banka Bus Stand, at-Po…
Uco Bank ATM 813126 Banka Amarpur Bharko (Part in Phulidumar) Banka Vill. and P.O. Bharko P.S. Amarpur Distt. Banka, Bihar, Banka, Bihar, 813126
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 813101 Banka Amarpur Amarpur (Np) Amarpur, Dist. Banka, Bihar - 813101. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Amarpur Thana Road, Banka, Bihar, 813101
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 813101 Banka Amarpur Amarpur (Np) Bus Stand, Amarpur, Banka, Bihar- 813101 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ward No. 08, Arpita Palace, Banka, Bihar, 813101
Punjab National Bank ATM 813101 Banka Amarpur Amarpur (Np) Near Gola Chowk (Opposite Nilam Studio) Mahendra Prasad Sah Amarpur, Banka, Bihar, 813101
State Bank of India ATM 813101 Banka Amarpur Amarpur (Np) Amarpur, 813101 Amarpur, 813101, Banka, Bihar, 813101

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

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Banka district's village records list 1,963,450 people in 367,997 households. The average household size is 5.3. The listed village population density is 656 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village93
Average Household Size5.3
Inhabited Village %81%
Population Density / sq km656
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,963,450

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Banka district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 11 CD blocks, 179 Gram Panchayats and 8 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Amarpur, Banka and Bhagalpur.

CD Blocks Reported11
Gram Panchayats Reported179
Nearest Town Names Reported8

CD blocks reported: Amarpur, Banka, Barahat, Bausi, Belhar, Chanan, Dhuraiya, Katoria, Phulidumar, Rajaun, Shambhuganj.

Gram Panchayats reported: Ahiro, Amhara Harchandi, Angaro Jabra, Asanha, Asuda, Auria, Babhangawan, Bagduma, Bahera, Bahorna, Baidpur, Baijudih and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Banka district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,702 villages (81% of district records), mobile coverage in 734 villages (35% of district records), all-weather road in 377 villages (18% of district records). Lower-count fields include All-weather Road and PDS Shop, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 1,702 1,702 — 80.63
Mobile Coverage 734 1,702 — 34.77
All-Weather Road 377 1,702 — 17.86
PDS Shop 504 1,702 — 23.87
Domestic Power Supply 934 1,702 — 44.24
Median Nearest Town Distance30 km
Villages within 5 km57
Villages over 25 km1033
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 57 3.3%
5-10 Km 114 6.7%
10-25 Km 498 29%
Over 25 Km 1,033 61%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Banka villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,702 villages, with an average of 29.35 km and a median of 30 km. 57 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 1033 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1,702 29.35 70 Tola Baradih Banka

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Banka district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 47,933 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 12,666 8,444
Location and Distance 3 5,515 3,753
Population and Social Groups 3 5,924 5,096
Education Facilities 8 13,616 2,614
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 3,404 1,111
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,702 504
Power Supply 3 5,106 2,308

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Banka district?

Banka district has 2,111 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 11 blocks in Bihar.

Which block has the most village records in Banka district?

Katoria has the most village records in Banka district, with 379 entries. This is 18% of the district list, with 186,646 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Banka district?

Sondiha is the highest-population village shown for Banka district, with 17,864 people and 3,475 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Banka district?

Kojhi has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Banka district, at 4,218 hectares. It represents 1.4% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Banka district villages?

The population summary includes 1,963,450 people, 367,997 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5.3 and population density is 656 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Banka district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,702 villages (81% of district records), mobile coverage in 734 villages (35% of district records), all-weather road in 377 villages (18% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Banka district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 241 offices and 17 PINs for Banka district. That is about 11.4 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Banka district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Banka district has 96 banking service records, about 4.5 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 40 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Banka district?

PIN code 813102 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Banka district, with 35 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Banka district?

Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Banka district?

Use the official land-record portal for Bihar, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Banka district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.