Banua is an inhabited village in Nauhatta Block of Rohtas district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 252061, the Census 2011 record lists 1,112 people in 178 households and the reported area is 342 hectares. The local references include Tilokhar Gram Panchayat, Nauhatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dehri at about 65 km.
In short:
Banua is a village in Nauhatta Block, Rohtas district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 252061 and 1,112 people in 178 households.
Village Code252061
Population1,112
Households178
Area342 hectares
Nearest TownDehri
Detailed village profile
Banua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,112 people, 342 hectares of reported area and Dehri as the nearest town reference for Banua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Banua falls under Nauhatta Block in Rohtas district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 252061.
The record lists 1,112 people living in 178 households.
The reported village area is 342 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dehri.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Banua
Census Village Code
252061
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Rohtas
District Census Code
234
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nauhatta
Sub-district Census Code
01469
CD Block
Nauhatta
Gram Panchayat
Tilokhar
Households
178
Population
1,112
Male Population
577
Female Population
535
Sex Ratio
927.21
Area
342 hectares
Area
3.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Dehri
Nearest Town Distance
65 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 Density325.15 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.25 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.16%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banua in the official administrative record. Census village code 252061, Tilokhar Gram Panchayat and Nauhatta CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
234
Sub-district Census Code
01469
Village Census Code
252061
CD Block Code
0457
Gram Panchayat Code
7385
CD Block Name
Nauhatta
Gram Panchayat Name
Tilokhar
Location and Distance
Dehri is the nearest town listed for Banua, about 65 km away. Sasaram is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nauhatta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Sasaram
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dehri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehri
Distance within State/UT
65 km
Nearest Town
Dehri
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
342 hectares
Area
3.42 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,112 people in 178 households, with 577 male residents and 535 female residents. The average household size is 6.25, and SC share is 4.86% and ST share is 2.16% for Banua. Population density works out to about 325.15 people per sq km.
Total Households
178
Total Population
1,112
Male Population
577
Female Population
535
Sex Ratio
927.21
Average Household Size
6.25
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
21
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
4.86
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
2.16
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banua list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
55.41 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banua include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banua include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banua is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banua show that net sown area is 64.75 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
9.54 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
212.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64.75 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.