Banwara
Banwara is a revenue village in Pathalgora block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 300 in 54 households (Census 2011).
300 souls. 54 homes.
Pathalgora block, Chatra district, Jharkhand.
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Banwara today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Banwara is a village in Pathalgora block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 300 people in 54 households, with a literacy rate of 71.9%. It is administered by the Nongaon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825408.
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Gram panchayat
Banwara is in the Nongaon gram panchayat.
Other villages in Nongaon
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Banwara compares
By population, Banwara ranks #22 of 30 inhabited villages in Pathalgora block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Banwara had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Banwara at a glance
Banwara is a village of 300 people in 54 households (Census 2011) in Pathalgora block, Chatra district, Jharkhand, the 22nd of 30 inhabited villages in Pathalgora block by population. Literacy is 71.9%, 4.6 points above the block figure of 67.4%, and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825408; the LGD village code is 349292.
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Key facts — Banwara
Villages sharing pincode 825408
Other villages in Pathalgora block
View all 30 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 300Census 2011
- Male / female
- 154 / 146
- Households
- 54
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 71.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Banwara on the map
Banwara · 24.1151° N, 85.0575° E
Electoral profile
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From Chatra district
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra–Itkhori Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra– Gidhour Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra Double Circuit Transmission Line
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Banwara
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Nearest services to Banwara
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Banwara's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeNone within 25 km
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 14 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Gangpur · 6.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Essential services & places near Banwara
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Banwara's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices240 in Chatra district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics97 in Chatra district
- SubCentre, Gangpur
Primary / community health centre · 6.5 km away (straight line)
Gangpur
- PHC, Gidhaur
Primary / community health centre · 7.1 km away (straight line)
Near Surya Mandir Talab, Gidhaur, Katkamsandi-Kullu Road
Primary / community health centre · 7.6 km away (straight line)
Duari
Hospital · 13 km away (straight line)
Opp. Dak Bangalow, Simariya, NH 100
- Government Hospital,Dariatu
Hospital · 13 km away (straight line)
Near Surya Mandir, Dariatu, Kullu Road
- Sub Health Centre ,Delho
Clinic · 14 km away (straight line)
Kori
Schools & anganwadis1 in Chatra district
Colleges & universities
- Vinoba Bhave University
University · 34 km away (straight line)
Hazaribagh
- VINOBA BHAVE UNIVERCITY
University · 34 km away (straight line)
University · 35 km away (straight line)
hazaribagh
Temples1 in Chatra district
Other places of worship4 in Chatra district
Transport7 in Chatra district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 14 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 14 km away (straight line)
- Katkamsandi
Railway station · 14 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 15 km away (straight line)
- Kathautia
Railway station · 18 km away (straight line)
- Shivpur
Railway station · 24 km away (straight line)
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People often ask about Banwara
Where is Banwara located?
Banwara is a village in Pathalgora block of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Banwara in?
Banwara is in Chatra district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Banwara belong to?
Banwara comes under the Nongaon gram panchayat.
How is Banwara written in the local script?
Banwara is written वनवारा.
What is the pincode of Banwara?
The pincode of Banwara, Pathalgora, Chatra is 825408.
What is the population of Banwara?
As per the 2011 Census, Banwara had a population of 300 (154 males and 146 females).
How many households are there in Banwara?
Banwara had 54 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Banwara?
The literacy rate of Banwara was 71.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Banwara?
Banwara had 948 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banwara in?
Banwara is in the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Banwara?
Kali Charan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chatra Lok Sabha seat, which includes Banwara, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Banwara in?
Banwara is in the Simaria assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Banwara?
Kumar Ujjwal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Simaria assembly seat, which includes Banwara, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Banwara?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banwara is 349292 and its Census 2011 village code is 349292.
Which villages are near Banwara?
Villages near Banwara include Banwar (0.0 km), Dumi (0.2 km), Pathalgara (0.8 km), Angara Khurd (1.0 km), Angara Kalan (1.2 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Banwara?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 55.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Chatra district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 64 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Banwara's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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