Bankat - Mohanpur, Gaya

Bankat is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Khardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankat is 257075. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bankat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bankat

According to the 2011 Census, Bankat village had a total population of 287 people, including 138 males and 149 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.73%, with male literacy at 67.65% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bankat

Bankat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bankat

Bankat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bankat is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bankat is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bankat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bankat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bankat village are given below:

FAQs about Bankat