Banka
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About Banka, Bihar
Banka district, in Bihar, had a population of 20,34,763, a literacy rate of 47.4%, a sex ratio of 907 and a urban households of 4.2%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 20,34,763 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 907 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 4.2% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 47.4% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 38.7% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 17 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 1.7% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 37.9% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 26.2% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 82.4% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 14.0% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.4% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 5.0% | % of households |
| Television | 7.4% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 40.8% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 0.7% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 5.5% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 3.5% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 3.4% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 10.5% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 76.9% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 29.3% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 0.6% | % of households |
Tehsils in Banka (11)
Dhuraiya (220 villages), Amarpur (178 villages), Rajaun (206 villages), Bausi (154 villages), Katoria (387 villages), Shambhuganj (184 villages), Banka (86 villages), Barahat (74 villages), Belhar (171 villages), Phulidumar (123 villages), Chanan (326 villages).
Largest villages (of 2,109)
Sondiha, Kojhi, Dudhari, Auria, Subhanpur, Kakwara, Pathra, Ahiro, Dahua, Bagduma, Katoria, Kharahara, Salempur, Kairi, Pawai.