Ban Pa
Ban Pa
บ้านป่า | |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administration Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 5,779 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-65010900 |
| LAO code | 06650115 |
| Website | www |
Ban Pa (Thai: บ้านป่า) is a subdistrict in Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 5,779 and 2,684 households.[1] The economy of this subdistrict is mainly based on agriculture and fishery.
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Provincial government
[edit]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 2025: 5,779 people and 2,684 households.[1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Nong Chok | บ้านหนองจอก | 127 | 75 |
| Moo2 | Ban Bueng Sai | บ้านบึงไทร | 639 | 290 |
| Moo3 | Ban Bueng Kradan | บ้านบึงกระดาน | 719 | 367 |
| Moo4 | Ban Laem Pradu | บ้านแหลมประดู่ | 258 | 108 |
| Moo5 | Ban Sae | บ้านแซ่ | 496 | 221 |
| Moo6 | Ban Pa | บ้านป่า | 652 | 325 |
| Moo7 | Ban Pa | บ้านป่า | 430 | 212 |
| Moo8 | Ban Pa | บ้านป่า | 1,154 | 517 |
| Moo9 | Ban Dong | บ้านดง | 811 | 372 |
| Moo10 | Ban Wang Yao | บ้านวังยาว | 493 | 197 |
Local government
[edit]Ban Pa Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ban Pa SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบ้านป่า, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Ban Pa) covers the whole Ban Pa subdistrict.[5]
Temples
[edit]Ban Pa subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[6][7]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Saeng Muk Anothai | วัดแสงมุขอโณทัย | Moo1 |
| Wat Bueng Kradan | วัดบึงกระดาน | Moo3 |
| Wat Wang Yao Samakeetham | วัดวังยาวสามัคคีธรรม | Moo3 |
| Wat Ban Sae | วัดบ้านแซ่ | Moo5 |
| Wat Ban Pa | วัดบ้านป่า | Moo6 |
| Wat Khao Rai Iam Sophon | วัดเขาไร่เอี่ยมโสภณ | Moo9 |
Infrastructure
[edit]Education
[edit]The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Ban Pa:[8]
- Ban Bueng Kradan School (Methaprachanukul) - Moo3
- Ban Pa (Bill Asa Prachasan) School - Moo6
- Ban Dong Wittaya school - Moo9
Healthcare
[edit]There is Ban Pa health-promoting hospital in Moo7.[9]
Transportation
[edit]Major road is:
- Highway 11, Phitsanulok - Den Chai route.[10]
Electricity
[edit]All households in Ban Pa subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]
Communications
[edit]There are more than twenty mobile top-up kiosks and two public phone booths and also one Thai Post office.[12]
Waterworks
[edit]All households in Ban Pa subdistrict have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).[13]
Economy
[edit]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:
Attraction
[edit]- Bueng Thung Hong (Thai:บึงทุ่งหงษ์) - Moo1[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
, year 2025, village level, no.65010901-65010910
- 1 2 "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, ภูมิประเทศ (terrain)
- ↑ "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2022.
, อาณาเขตติดต่อ (contact territory)
- ↑ "สภาพทั่วไป" [general condition] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, เกี่ยวกับตำบล (parish), ประวัติความเป็นมาแต่ละหมูบ้าน (history of each village)
- ↑ "รหัสองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น" [Local government organization code]. Department of Local Administration (in Thai). Retrieved 24 March 2026.
, LAO-code 06650115
- ↑ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, สถาบันและองค์การทางศาสนา (religious institutions and organizations)
- ↑ "list of temples". Retrieved 3 March 2023.
, no.28658-28663
- ↑ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, การศึกษาในตำบล (subdistrict education)
- ↑ "สภรพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, การสาธารณสุข (public health)
- ↑ "บริการขั้นพื้นฐาน" [basic service] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, การคมนาดม (transportation)
- ↑ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, ไฟฟ้าในตำบล (subdistrict electricity)
- ↑ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, การสื่อสารในตำบล (subdistrict communication)
- ↑ "สาธารณปโภค" [utilities] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, ประปาในตำบล (subdistrict watersupply)
- ↑ "about us". Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ↑ "business details". Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ↑ "สถานที่สำคัญ" [landmark] (in Thai). Retrieved 2 March 2023.
, ตลาดไทยเจริญ (Thai Charoen market)
- ↑ "สภาพสังคม" [social conditions] (in Thai). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
, การท่องเที่ยว (tourism), บึงทุ่งหงษ์ (Bueng Thung Hong)