Indian Village Directory

Banja Village

Banja is an inhabited village in Dindori Sub-district of Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 492401, the Census 2011 record lists 707 people in 167 households and the reported area is 406 hectares. The local references include Samnapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dindori at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Banja is a village in Dindori Sub-district, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 492401 and 707 people in 167 households.
Village Code492401
Population707
Households167
Area406 hectares
Nearest TownDindori

Key Village Facts

Village
Banja
Census Village Code
492401
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Dindori
District Census Code
453
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dindori
Sub-district Census Code
03640
CD Block
Samnapur
Households
167
Population
707
Male Population
389
Female Population
318
Sex Ratio
817.48
Area
406 hectares
Area
4.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Dindori
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 707 people, 406 hectares of reported area and Dindori as the nearest town reference for Banja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDindori
Sub-districtDindori
CD BlockSamnapur
  • Banja falls under Dindori Sub-district in Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 492401.
  • The record lists 707 people living in 167 households.
  • The reported village area is 406 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dindori.
  • 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 Density174.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banja in the official administrative record. Census village code 492401 and Samnapur CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
453
Sub-district Census Code
03640
Village Census Code
492401
CD Block Code
0226
CD Block Name
Samnapur

Location and Distance

Dindori is the nearest town listed for Banja, about 50 km away. Dindori is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dindori
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
50 km
District Headquarter
Dindori
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dindori
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Dindori
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
406 hectares
Area
4.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 707 people in 167 households, with 389 male residents and 318 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.02% for Banja. Population density works out to about 174.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
167
Total Population
707
Male Population
389
Female Population
318
Sex Ratio
817.48
Average Household Size
4.23
ST Population
693
ST Male Population
382
ST Female Population
311
ST Population Share
98.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banja 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banja 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Banja.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banja include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banja show that net sown area is 241 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares (0.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
85 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
241.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
240 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.0

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 Banja

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
27
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
4

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 24 89%
CRM 3 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 18 67%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 3.7%
Canara Bank 1 3.7%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 1 3.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 3.7%

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
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Subkhar, Main Road, Dindori Rajul Bilaiya Nagar, Ward No.1, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
State Bank of India ATM 481778 Dindori Dindori Samnapur Mal. Post Dindori Samnapur-481778, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481778
Canara Bank ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Dindori Opp.jain Petrol Pum, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Madhya Pradesh Ground Floor, City Pride Commercial, Ward No-6, Opposite Neelam Hotel, Dindori P O, Dindori Dist, Dindor…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Village Dindori Ph. No. 33, Khasra No 136/10 Opp. Jain Petrol Pump, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) On Jabalpur Main Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Besides Bob Bank, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
Punjab National Bank ATM 481880 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Main Road Near Collectorate Dindori, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481880
State Bank of India ATM 481778 Dindori Dindori Dindori (Np) Main Road Samnapur New Gandhi Chowk ATM Samnapur, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, 481778

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 Banja village located?

Banja is in Dindori Sub-district of Dindori district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Banja village in?

Banja village is in Dindori district.

Which state is Banja village in?

Banja village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Banja under?

Banja comes under Dindori Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banja?

The Census village code of Banja is 492401.

What is the population of Banja village?

The village record lists 707 people and 167 households for Banja.

How many households are in Banja village?

The village record lists 167 households for Banja.

What is the male and female population of Banja?

The record lists 389 male residents and 318 female residents for Banja.

What is the sex ratio of Banja village?

The sex ratio of Banja is 817.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banja village?

The reported geographical area of Banja is 406 hectares.

What is the population density of Banja village?

The approximate population density of Banja is 174.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banja?

The nearest town listed for Banja is Dindori, about 50 km away.

How far is Banja from the district headquarters?

Banja is about 50 km from Dindori, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banja from the sub-district headquarters?

Banja is about 50 km from Dindori, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banja?

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

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

For Banja, net sown area is 241 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares.

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

The page shows 27 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banja. These records include 10 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 Banja.

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.