Indian Village Directory

Banua Village

Banua is an inhabited village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347644, the Census 2011 record lists 672 people in 126 households and the reported area is 419 hectares. The local references include Sangbariya Gram Panchayat, Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 20 km.

In short:

Banua is a village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347644 and 672 people in 126 households.

Village Code347644
Population672
Households126
Area419 hectares

Detailed village profile

Banua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 672 people, 419 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Banua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Garhwa
Sub-district Meral (Pipra Kalan)
CD Block Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat SANGBARIYA
  • Banua falls under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347644.
  • The record lists 672 people living in 126 households.
  • The reported village area is 419 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 Village Facts

Village
Banua
Census Village Code
347644
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
Sangbariya
Households
126
Population
672
Male Population
354
Female Population
318
Sex Ratio
898.31
Area
419 hectares
Area
4.19 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822133
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 160.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 30.51% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 67.86% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 43.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banua in the official administrative record. Census village code 347644, Sangbariya Gram Panchayat and Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02508
Village Census Code
347644
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat Name
Sangbariya

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Banua, about 20 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meral
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
419 hectares
Area
4.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 672 people in 126 households, with 354 male residents and 318 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 30.51% and ST share is 67.86% for Banua. Population density works out to about 160.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
126
Total Population
672
Male Population
354
Female Population
318
Sex Ratio
898.31
Average Household Size
5.33
SC Population
205
SC Male Population
112
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
30.51
ST Population
456
ST Male Population
235
ST Female Population
221
ST Population Share
67.86
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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

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.

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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.59 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
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.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Banua is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 180.96 hectares and irrigated land is 78.05 hectares (43.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
202.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.22
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.09 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.83 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.74 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
110.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
78.05
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.05 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 Banua

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

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

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 822133 Palamau Chhatarpur Chhatarpur Masihani Main Road, Chhatarpur, Dist. Palamu, Jharkhand - 822133 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Plot No. 06, Khata No. 1, N…

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 Banua village located?

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

Which district is Banua village in?

Banua village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Banua village in?

Banua village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Banua under?

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

What is the Census village code of Banua?

The Census village code of Banua is 347644.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banua under?

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

What is the population of Banua village?

The village record lists 672 people and 126 households for Banua.

How many households are in Banua village?

The village record lists 126 households for Banua.

What is the male and female population of Banua?

The record lists 354 male residents and 318 female residents for Banua.

What is the sex ratio of Banua village?

The sex ratio of Banua is 898.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banua village?

The reported geographical area of Banua is 419 hectares.

What is the population density of Banua village?

The approximate population density of Banua is 160.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banua?

The nearest town listed for Banua is Garhwa, about 20 km away.

How far is Banua from the district headquarters?

Banua is about 20 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banua from the sub-district headquarters?

Banua is about 9 km from Meral, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Banua.

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

For Banua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 180.96 hectares and irrigated land is 78.05 hectares.

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

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