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

According to the 2011 Census, Bankata village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 763 males and 685 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bankata