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Ban Pa

Ban Pa (Thai: บ้านป่า) is a subdistrict in Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 5,792 and 2,563 households.[1] The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture and fishery.

Ban Pa
บ้านป่า
Tambon
Official seal of Ban Pa
Seal
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CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administration Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total5,792
 • Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65010900
Websitewww.banpa.go.th

Geography

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The topography of Ban Pa is a plain area at the foot of the mountain.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Wat Bot district, to the east and south by Don Thong subdistrict, to the west by Hua Ro subdistrict and Makham Sung subdistrict.[3] Ban Pa subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows west of the subdistrict.

History

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The local legend is that it was originally a dense rainforest. In 1821, people from Vientiane province (Laos) arrived in Moo3 and Moo5. In 1832, Thai people settled Ban Laem Rang in Moo1. Later, people from Phichit and Phrae provinces arrived. Original Moo6 was called Ban Tai, Moo7 was called Ban Nuea and Moo7 was called Ban Rai. Today, these three villages are all called Ban Pa. Ultimately, most forest on plains is cleared for agriculture.[4]

Administration

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Central government

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The administration of Ban Pa subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 37,625 rai ~ 60 square kilometres (23 sq mi) and consists of 10 administrative villages, as of 2022: 5,792 people and 2,563 households.[1]

 
Ban Pa subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Nong Chok บ้านหนองจอก 134 72
Moo2 Ban Bueng Sai บ้านบึงไทร 652 282
Moo3 Ban Bueng Kradan บ้านบึงกระดาน 720 349
Moo4 Ban Laem Pradu บ้านแหลมประดู่ 244 97
Moo5 Ban Sae บ้านแซ่ 493 208
Moo6 Ban Pa บ้านป่า 658 313
Moo7 Ban Pa บ้านป่า 445 209
Moo8 Ban Pa บ้านป่า 1,140 490
Moo9 Ban Dong บ้านดง 817 357
Moo10 Ban Wang Yao บ้านวังยาว 489 186

Local government

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Ban Pa Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ban Pa SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบ้านป่า, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Ban Pa) covers the whole Ban Pa subdistrict.

Temples

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Ban Pa subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[5][6]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Saeng Muk Anothai วัดแสงมุขอโณทัย Moo1
Wat Bueng Kradan วัดบึงกระดาน Moo3
Wat Wang Yao Samakeetham วัดวังยาวสามัคคีธรรม Moo3
Wat Ban Chae วัดบ้านแช่ Moo5
Wat Ban Pa วัดบ้านป่า Moo6
Wat Khao Rai Iam Sophon วัดเขาไร่เอี่ยมโสภณ Moo9

Infrastructure

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Education

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The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Ban Pa:[7]

  • Ban Bueng Kradan school - Moo3
  • Ban Pa school - Moo6
  • Ban Dong Wittaya school - Moo9

Healthcare

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There is Ban Pa health-promoting hospital in Moo7.[8]

Transportation

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Major road is:

Electricity

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All households in Ban Pa subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[10]

Communications

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There are more than twenty mobile top-up kiosks and two public phone booths and also one Thai Post office.[11]

Waterworks

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All households in Ban Pa subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).[12]

Economy

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The economy of Ban Pa is mainly based on crop (rice and corn) and livestock (chickens, cattle and pigs) production and fisheries.[2]
The following companies play a role in the employment service:

  • Cargill Siam Co. Ltd.[13] - Moo8
  • T.P.Pacific Co. Ltd.[14] - Moo8
  • Thai Charoen fresh fruit market[15] - Moo6
  • Rice mill - Moo3
  • Three petrol and gas stations - Moo4, Moo6 and Moo8

Attraction

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  • Bueng Thung Hong (Thai:บึงทุ่งหงษ์) - Moo1[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 6 July 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65010901-65010910 Excel line 70374-70384{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ a b "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > ภูมิประเทศ (terrain){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. ^ "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2022, > อาณาเขตติดต่อ (contact territory){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  4. ^ "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > เกี่ยวกับตำบล (parish) > ประวัติความเป็นมาแต่ละหมูบ้าน (history of each village){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  5. ^ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > สถาบันและองค์การทางศาสนา (religious institutions and organizations){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 3 March 2023, > no.28658 - 28663{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. ^ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > การศึกษาในตำบล (subdistrict education){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ "สภรพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > การสาธารณสุข (public health){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  9. ^ "บริการขั้นพื้นฐาน" [basic service] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > การคมนาดม (transportation){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ^ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > ไฟฟ้าในตำบล (subdistrict electricity){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  11. ^ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > การสื่อสารในตำบล (subdistrict communication){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  12. ^ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > ประปาในตำบล (subdistrict watersupply){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  13. ^ "about us". Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  14. ^ "business details". Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  15. ^ "สถานที่สำคัญ" [landmark] (in Thai). Retrieved 2 March 2023, > ตลาดไทยเจริญ (Thai Charoen market){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  16. ^ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023, > การท่องเที่ยว (tourism) > บึงทุ่งหงษ์ (Bueng Thung Hong){{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)

16°55′28″N 100°21′01″E / 16.9244°N 100.3503°E / 16.9244; 100.3503

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