Indian Village Directory

Banka Village

Banka is an inhabited village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348035, the Census 2011 record lists 1,748 people in 270 households and the reported area is 271.52 hectares. The local references include Jabra Gram Panchayat, Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 43 km.

In short:

Banka is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348035 and 1,748 people in 270 households.

Village Code348035
Population1,748
Households270
Area271.52 hectares

Detailed village profile

Banka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,748 people, 271.52 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Banka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
CD Block Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat JABRA
  • Banka falls under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348035.
  • The record lists 1,748 people living in 270 households.
  • The reported village area is 271.52 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
  • 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
348035
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Chatra
District Census Code
347
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Sub-district Census Code
02514
CD Block
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat
Jabra
Households
270
Population
1,748
Male Population
875
Female Population
873
Sex Ratio
997.71
Area
271.52 hectares
Area
2.72 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
825420
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 643.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.19% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 88.1% 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 348035, Jabra Gram Panchayat and Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02514
Village Census Code
348035
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Jabra

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Banka, about 43 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj)
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
43 km
District Headquarter
Chatra
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
271.52 hectares
Area
2.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,748 people in 270 households, with 875 male residents and 873 female residents. The average household size is 6.47, and SC share is 14.19% and ST share is 0% for Banka. Population density works out to about 643.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
270
Total Population
1,748
Male Population
875
Female Population
873
Sex Ratio
997.71
Average Household Size
6.47
SC Population
248
SC Male Population
126
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
14.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banka list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banka include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 9.74 hectares and irrigated land is 8.58 hectares (88.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
138.17 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
63.2
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.41 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
53.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.58
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.58 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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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 100%

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
Bank of India ATM 825420 Chatra Shaligram Ram Narayanpur (Hunterganj) Gosaindih Village Gosaindih, P.O. Hunterganj, Dist. Chatra, Jharkhand - 825420, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825420

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 Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Banka village in?

Banka village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Banka village in?

Banka village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Banka under?

Banka comes under Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) Sub-district. 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 348035.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banka under?

Banka is listed under JABRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj).

What is the population of Banka village?

The village record lists 1,748 people and 270 households for Banka.

How many households are in Banka village?

The village record lists 270 households for Banka.

What is the male and female population of Banka?

The record lists 875 male residents and 873 female residents for Banka.

What is the sex ratio of Banka village?

The sex ratio of Banka is 997.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banka village?

The reported geographical area of Banka is 271.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Banka village?

The approximate population density of Banka is 643.78 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 Chatra, about 43 km away.

How far is Banka from the sub-district headquarters?

Banka is about 43 km from Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj), the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banka?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Banka.

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

For Banka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 9.74 hectares and irrigated land is 8.58 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Banka.

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.