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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockMeral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram PanchayatSANGBARIYA
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density160.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share67.86%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.1%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
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- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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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.
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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| CRM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.