Bankatia - Pach Deuri, Gopalganj

Bankatia is a village situated in the Pach Deuri subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pach Deuri and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bankatiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankatia is 230192. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.96 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bankatia

According to the 2011 Census, Bankatia village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,304 males and 1,112 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.29%, with male literacy at 68.93% and female literacy at 47.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankatia

Bankatia 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 Bankatia

Bankatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Bankatia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bankatia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankatia

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

Health Facilities in Bankatia

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

FAQs about Bankatia