Indian Village Directory
Banka Village
Banka is an inhabited village in Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494068, the Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 195 households and the reported area is 776.96 hectares. The local references include Harrai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Harrai at about 30 km.
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Quick answer: Banka is a village in Harrai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494068 and 981 people in 195 households.
Village Code494068
Population981
Households195
Area776.96 hectares
Nearest TownHarrai
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Banka
- Census Village Code
- 494068
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Chhindwara
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Harrai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03649
- CD Block
- Harrai
- Households
- 195
- Population
- 981
- Male Population
- 479
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.02
- Area
- 776.96 hectares
- Area
- 7.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Harrai
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Banka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 981 people, 776.96 hectares of reported area and Harrai as the nearest town reference for Banka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Banka falls under Harrai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 494068.
- The record lists 981 people living in 195 households.
- The reported village area is 776.96 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Harrai.
- 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 Density126.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share71.56%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13.9%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 494068 and Harrai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 455
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03649
- Village Census Code
- 494068
- CD Block Code
- 0239
- CD Block Name
- Harrai
Location and Distance
Harrai is the nearest town listed for Banka, about 30 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Harrai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Chhindwara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Harrai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Harrai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 776.96 hectares
- Area
- 7.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 195 households, with 479 male residents and 502 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 7.54% and ST share is 71.56% for Banka. Population density works out to about 126.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 195
- Total Population
- 981
- Male Population
- 479
- Female Population
- 502
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.02
- Average Household Size
- 5.03
- SC Population
- 74
- SC Male Population
- 37
- SC Female Population
- 37
- SC Population Share
- 7.54
- ST Population
- 702
- ST Male Population
- 345
- ST Female Population
- 357
- ST Population Share
- 71.56
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banka list 1 government primary school, 1 private secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banka include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30.2 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 35.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banka include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banka is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banka show that net sown area is 255.4 hectares and irrigated land is 35.5 hectares (13.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 314.17 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.71
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 11.29 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 12.05 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 74.2 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 48.94 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 255.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 219.9 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 35.5
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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.
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
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
5 |
83% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) |
1 |
17% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
4 |
67% |
| Central Bank of India |
2 |
33% |
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 |
| Central Bank of India |
ATM |
480224 |
Chhindwara |
Harrai |
Harrai (Np) |
Harrai Harrai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224 |
| State Bank of India |
Customer Service Center (CSC) |
480441 |
Chhindwara |
Harrai |
Sathiya |
Sathiya Sathiya, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480441 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
480224 |
Chhindwara |
Harrai |
Harrai (Np) |
Main Road State Bank of India Harrai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224 |
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 Harrai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Banka village in?
Banka village is in Chhindwara district.
Which state is Banka village in?
Banka village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Banka under?
Banka comes under Harrai 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 494068.
What is the population of Banka village?
The village record lists 981 people and 195 households for Banka.
How many households are in Banka village?
The village record lists 195 households for Banka.
What is the male and female population of Banka?
The record lists 479 male residents and 502 female residents for Banka.
What is the sex ratio of Banka village?
The sex ratio of Banka is 1,048.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Banka village?
The reported geographical area of Banka is 776.96 hectares.
What is the population density of Banka village?
The approximate population density of Banka is 126.26 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 Harrai, about 30 km away.
How far is Banka from the district headquarters?
Banka is about 80 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Banka from the sub-district headquarters?
Banka is about 30 km from Harrai, 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 secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Banka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Banka?
For Banka, net sown area is 255.4 hectares and irrigated land is 35.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banka?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banka. These records include 2 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.