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Bana Village

Bana is an inhabited village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347625, the Census 2011 record lists 6,219 people in 1,180 households and the reported area is 781.32 hectares. The local references include Bana Gram Panchayat, Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Bana is a village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347625 and 6,219 people in 1,180 households.
Village Code347625
Population6,219
Households1,180
Area781.32 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Bana
Census Village Code
347625
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Sub-district Census Code
02508
CD Block
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat
Bana
Households
1,180
Population
6,219
Male Population
3,199
Female Population
3,020
Sex Ratio
944.05
Area
781.32 hectares
Area
7.81 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bana at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,219 people, 781.32 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Bana, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
CD BlockMeral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram PanchayatBANA
  • Bana falls under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347625.
  • The record lists 6,219 people living in 1,180 households.
  • The reported village area is 781.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density795.96 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share22.59%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bana in the official administrative record. Census village code 347625, Bana Gram Panchayat and Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02508
Village Census Code
347625
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat Name
Bana

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Bana, about 15 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meral
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
781.32 hectares
Area
7.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,219 people in 1,180 households, with 3,199 male residents and 3,020 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 30.44% and ST share is 22.59% for Bana. Population density works out to about 795.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,180
Total Population
6,219
Male Population
3,199
Female Population
3,020
Sex Ratio
944.05
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
1,893
SC Male Population
985
SC Female Population
908
SC Population Share
30.44
ST Population
1,405
ST Male Population
727
ST Female Population
678
ST Population Share
22.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bana list 4 government primary schools and 1 government 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bana include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.31 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
75.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bana include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major 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 Bana include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bana is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bana show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 625.75 hectares and irrigated land is 75.1 hectares (12% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Basket
Forest Area In Hectares
60.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
37.11
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.76 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.19 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.95 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
625.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
550.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
75.1

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bana

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 822125 Garhwa Garhwa Ranka Garhwa Ranka, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822125

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 Bana village located?

Bana is in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bana village in?

Bana village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Bana village in?

Bana village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bana under?

Bana comes under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bana?

The Census village code of Bana is 347625.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bana under?

Bana is listed under BANA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meral (Pipra Kalan).

What is the population of Bana village?

The village record lists 6,219 people and 1,180 households for Bana.

How many households are in Bana village?

The village record lists 1,180 households for Bana.

What is the male and female population of Bana?

The record lists 3,199 male residents and 3,020 female residents for Bana.

What is the sex ratio of Bana village?

The sex ratio of Bana is 944.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bana village?

The reported geographical area of Bana is 781.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Bana village?

The approximate population density of Bana is 795.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bana?

The nearest town listed for Bana is Garhwa, about 15 km away.

How far is Bana from the district headquarters?

Bana is about 15 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bana from the sub-district headquarters?

Bana is about 5 km from Meral, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bana?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bana.

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

For Bana, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 625.75 hectares and irrigated land is 75.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bana. These records include 1 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.