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

As per Census 2011, Bankatia village has a total population of 2,416 people, consisting of 1,304 males and 1,112 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,216 literate and 1,200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4161,3041,112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)365197168
Scheduled Castes (SC)423229194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,216763453
Illiterate Population1,200541659

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sital ChorahaNorth0.68 km
Ter KhemrajSouth-West0.75 km
Durga ChakSouth-East1.14 km
BhangahiEast1.35 km
Beli DasaundhiSouth1.49 km
MunjahaNorth-West1.52 km
LohtiWest1.62 km
ChhitaunaEast1.67 km
Batar ChorahaNorth1.68 km
MathiaEast1.93 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Bankatia

Where is Bankatia located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bankatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankatia is Bankatiya.

What is the pincode of Bankatia?

The pincode of Bankatia is 841441.

What is the population of Bankatia?

Bankatia has a total population of 2,416, including 1,304 males and 1,112 females.

How many households are there in Bankatia?

There are 343 households in Bankatia.

What is the literacy rate in Bankatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankatia is 50.33%. Male literacy is 58.51% and female literacy is 40.74%.