Indian Village Directory

Banua Village

Banua is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366770, the Census 2011 record lists 3,496 people in 709 households and the reported area is 291 hectares. The local references include Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Banua is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366770 and 3,496 people in 709 households.
Village Code366770
Population3,496
Households709
Area291 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Banua
Census Village Code
366770
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chainpur
Sub-district Census Code
02634
CD Block
Chainpur
Households
709
Population
3,496
Male Population
1,803
Female Population
1,693
Sex Ratio
938.99
Area
291 hectares
Area
2.91 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822101
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,496 people, 291 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Banua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChainpur
CD BlockChainpur
  • Banua falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366770.
  • The record lists 3,496 people living in 709 households.
  • The reported village area is 291 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
  • 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

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 Density1,201.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share42.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share986.4%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 366770 and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366770
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur

Location and Distance

Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Banua, about 8 km away. Daltonganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
District Headquarter
Daltonganj
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daltonganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Total Geographical Area
291 hectares
Area
2.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,496 people in 709 households, with 1,803 male residents and 1,693 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 42.51% and ST share is 0.06% for Banua. Population density works out to about 1,201.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
709
Total Population
3,496
Male Population
1,803
Female Population
1,693
Sex Ratio
938.99
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
1,486
SC Male Population
774
SC Female Population
712
SC Population Share
42.51
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banua 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

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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
32.15 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
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 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 16.08 hectares and irrigated land is 158.61 hectares (986.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.76
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.45 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.78 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.42 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
171.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.08
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
158.61
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
158.15 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

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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
58
Banks in Matched Records
16
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
ATM 49 84%
CRM 8 14%
Electronic Kiosk 1 1.7%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 28 48%
Bank of Baroda 6 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 6.9%
Punjab National Bank 4 6.9%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 5.2%

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
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Post Office Road Mahendra Arcade Zila School Chowk, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101
Bank of Baroda ATM 822101 Purbi Singhbhum Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai Jugsalai (M) Chowk Bazar Burmam Opp. Hp Gas Agency Me School Road Near Rajasthan Sewa Sadan Jugsalai Jamshedpur Jharkhand, Purbi Sin…
Central Bank of India ATM 822101 Paschimi Singhbhum Chakradharpur Chandri Chandri Chandri, Majhiagaon Tehsil, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 822101
Bank of India ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Post Office Road, 'mahendra Arcade', 1st Floor, Zila Schoo Daltonganj, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Medininagar, Palamu P N Resorts, Bypass Road, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101
Canara Bank ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Daltonganj Haldhar Press Bldg, Jail Road, Near Mohan Cinema, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101
Bank of Baroda ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Kg Girls High School Road, Near Sadik Chowk Bank of Baroda Daltonganj, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101
Central Bank of India ATM 822101 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Daltonganj Engineering Road, Daltonganj, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822101

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 Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Banua village in?

Banua village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Banua village in?

Banua village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Banua under?

Banua comes under Chainpur 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 366770.

What is the population of Banua village?

The village record lists 3,496 people and 709 households for Banua.

How many households are in Banua village?

The village record lists 709 households for Banua.

What is the male and female population of Banua?

The record lists 1,803 male residents and 1,693 female residents for Banua.

What is the sex ratio of Banua village?

The sex ratio of Banua is 938.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banua village?

The reported geographical area of Banua is 291 hectares.

What is the population density of Banua village?

The approximate population density of Banua is 1,201.37 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 Daltonganj, about 8 km away.

How far is Banua from the district headquarters?

Banua is about 8 km from Daltonganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banua?

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

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

For Banua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 16.08 hectares and irrigated land is 158.61 hectares.

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

The page shows 58 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banua. These records include 16 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 Banua.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Banua.

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.