Bankata - Pach Deuri, Gopalganj

Bankata is a village situated in the Pach Deuri subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pach Deuri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bhagwanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankata is 230258. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bankata

As per Census 2011, Bankata village has a total population of 1,448 people, consisting of 763 males and 685 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankata are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,448763685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291161130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1377463
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492920
Literate Population754458296
Illiterate Population694305389

Nearby Villages of Bankata

Bankata 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BagahwaWest0.96 km
JasauliEast0.96 km
Lami ChaurSouth1.12 km
GurianwNorth-East1.15 km
JamunhaSouth-West1.37 km
SidhariaWest1.56 km
BhagwanpurSouth-East1.70 km
PatohwaNorth-West1.73 km
Bhirgi ChakSouth-West1.76 km
GorianwNorth-East1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankata

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bankata. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Bankata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bankata 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 Bankata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bankata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bankata

Where is Bankata located?

Bankata village is located in Pach Deuri Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bankata?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankata is Bhagwanpur.

What is the pincode of Bankata?

The pincode of Bankata is 841441.

What is the population of Bankata?

Bankata has a total population of 1,448, including 763 males and 685 females.

How many households are there in Bankata?

There are 202 households in Bankata.

What is the literacy rate in Bankata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankata is 52.07%. Male literacy is 60.03% and female literacy is 43.21%.