Ban Krang, Phitsanulok
Ban Krang (Thai: บ้านกร่าง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In this subdistrict is Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, campus Phitsanulok.
Ban Krang น้านคร่าง | |
|---|---|
Seal | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.9 km2 (28.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,800 |
| • Density | 173/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| Geocode | 65011300 |
| Website | www |
Geography edit
The topography of Ban Krang subdistrict is fertile lowlands and uplands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phai Kho Don and Chom Thong subdistricts, to the east by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, to the south by Tha Thong subdistrict and to the west by Bang Rakam district.[2] Ban Krang subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of the subdistrict.
History edit
Ban Trang was the old name, because there were some very big trees. First people from Sukhothai (Tanot Thung Luang) came here to settle. Later, more people came from Sukhothai to sell food, belongings, utensils and pets. The farmers hang bells around the necks of the animals, to here the jingle all the time. This is how the name Ban Krang came about.[3]
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Ban Krang Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon). On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.[4]
Administration edit
Central government edit
The administration of ฺBan Krang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 46,188 rai ~ 73.9 square kilometres (28.5 sq mi) and consists of twelve administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 12,800 people and 5,899 households.[5][1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Den Bot | บ้านเด่นโบสถ์ | 1,125 | 656 |
| Moo2 | Ban Krang (Nuea) | บ้านกร่าง (เหนือ) | 730 | 338 |
| Moo3 | Ban Krang | บ้านกร่าง | 1,388 | 766 |
| Moo4 | Ban Krang (Nam Abab) | บ้านกร่าง (น้ำอับ) | 1,130 | 435 |
| Moo5 | Ban Krang (Wang Pa Ya) | บ้านกร่าง (วังป่าหญ้า) | 1,534 | 704 |
| Moo6 | Ban Krang Nok (Ban Kok) | บ้านกร่างนอก (บ้านกอก) | 1,052 | 439 |
| Moo7 | Ban Krang (Mab Moo) | บ้านกร่าง (มาบหมู) | 1,546 | 810 |
| Moo8 | Ban Hua Thae | บ้านหัวแท | 917 | 296 |
| Moo9 | Ban Laem Pho | บ้านแหลมโพธิ์ | 1,512 | 605 |
| Moo10 | Ban Mae Rahan | บ้านแม่ระหัน | 689 | 307 |
| Moo11 | Ban Krang Tha Wua | บ้านกร่างท่าวัว | 668 | 329 |
| Moo12 | Ban Nuea Rungarun | บ้านเหนือรุ่งอรุณ | 509 | 214 |
Local government edit
Ban Krang Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ban Krang SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบ้านคร่าง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Ban Krang) covers the whole Ban Krang subdistrict.
Temples edit
Ban Krang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Den Bot Pho Ngam | วัดเด่นโบสถ์โพธิ์งาม | Moo1 |
| Wat Phra Khao Chaiyasit | วัดพระขาวชัยสิทธิ์ | Moo3 |
| Wat Nimit Thammaram | วัดนิมิตรธรรมาราม | Moo5 |
| Wat Thammakaset | วัดธรรมเกษร | Moo7 |
| Wat Phraya Yommarat | วัดพระยายมราช | Moo8 |
| Wat Koh Laem Pho | วัดเกาะแหลมโพธิ์ | Moo9 |
| Wat Mae Rahan | วัดแม่ระหัน | Moo10 |
| Wat Mai Koh Klang Talung | วัดใหม่เกาะกลางตลุง | Moo10 |
Economy edit
The economy of Ban Krang subdistrict depends on agriculture, retail, trading, civil service and state-owned enterprises.[7]
The following companies play a role in the employment service:
Education edit
campus Phitsanulok
Higher education edit
- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, campus Phitsanulok with four faculties - Moo7[10]
- Faculty of Business Administration and Liberal Arts
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture
- Faculty of Science and Agricultural Technology
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Bang Krang.[11]
Primary/secondary education edit
- Ban Krang school - Moo3
- Ban Krang Wittayakhom school - Moo5
- Wat Thammakaset school - Moo7
- Ban Laem Pho school - Moo9
- Ban Mae Rahan school - Moo10
Healthcare edit
There are Ban Krang and Laem Pho health-promoting hospitals in Moo3 and Moo9.[12]
Transport edit
- Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Sukhothai route.
- Highway 126, Phitsanulok bypass.
Electricity edit
All households in Ban Krang subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[13]
Waterworks edit
Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) supplied tap water to 5,327 households or 90 percent.
All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[14]
Communications edit
All households in Wat Phrik subdistrict have acces to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
Ban Krang post office - Moo6.[15]
References edit
- ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 3 May 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011301-65011312 >Excel line 70416-70428
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "ประวัติตำบล" [subdistrict history] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 27 April 2023, > no.28635 - 28642
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "อาชีพประชากร" [occupation population] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "หมวดหม่สินค้าทั้งหมด" [All products categories] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "PPF GROUP". Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Rajamangala Phitsanulok home page". Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "การศึกษาในตำบล" [subdistrict education] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "การสาธารณสุขในตำบล" [public health in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "ประปาในตำบล" [watersupply in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "การสื่อสารในตำบล" [communication in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2023.