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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RANJIT YADAV

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LGD code: 353535
Pincode: 814112
Population: 1,364
Households: 285
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 589
Distance to district centre: 67 km
Distance to mandal centre: 78 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banka compares

By population, Banka ranks #19 of 453 villages in Mohanpur mandal.

Literacy rate

51.6%

+3.8% vs mandal average

Banka: 51.6%
Mohanpur mandal: 47.8%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

946

+24 vs mandal average

Banka: 946
Mohanpur mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.6 vs mandal average

Banka: 4.8
Mohanpur mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Banka

LGD code: 353535
Pincode: 814112
Population (Census 2011): 1,364
Population (projected 2026): 854
Households: 285
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 946
Literacy rate: 51.6%
Coordinates: 24.88108°N, 86.91977°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Godda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhupur
Member of Parliament: Nishikant Dubey
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hafizul Hassan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJIT YADAV
Block / Mandal: Mohanpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Banka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,364

Census 2011 baseline

-37.4%

Population · 2026

854

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

285

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,364Census 2011
Households: 285Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8542026 proj. · -37.4% vs 2011
Est. households: —

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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How to reach Banka

Mandal centre

Mohanpur · ≈ 78 km

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District centre

Deoghar · ≈ 67 km

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Nearest town · 14,802 people

Gaura · ≈ 28 km

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What is the pincode of Banka?

The pincode of Banka, Mohanpur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814112.

In which district is Banka located?

Banka is a village in Mohanpur mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Banka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banka village has a population of 1,364 across 285 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Banka?

The current sarpanch of Banka gram panchayat is RANJIT YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banka in?

Banka falls under the Godda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banka in?

Banka falls under the Madhupur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Banka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banka village is 51.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Banka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banka village is 946 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banka, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Banka from Deoghar district centre?

Banka is approximately 67 km (straight-line) from the centre of Deoghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banka village is 353535.

Which is the nearest town to Banka?

Gaura (population 14,802, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Banka in a straight line.

How big is Banka compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Banka ranks 19 of 453 villages in Mohanpur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,364 residents).

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What is the population of Banka as per Census 2011?

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Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banka in?

What is the literacy rate in Banka?

What is the sex ratio in Banka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banka?

How far is Banka from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Banka?

Which is the nearest town to Banka?

How big is Banka compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Banka on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Banka

What is the pincode of Banka?

In which district is Banka located?

What is the population of Banka as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Banka?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banka in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banka in?

What is the literacy rate in Banka?

What is the sex ratio in Banka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banka?

How far is Banka from Deoghar district centre?

What is the LGD code of Banka?

Which is the nearest town to Banka?

How big is Banka compared to other villages in Mohanpur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Banka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

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