Banki Khal - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Banki Khal is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Mahaicha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki Khal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki Khal is 230773. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Banki Khal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banki Khal

According to the 2011 Census, Banki Khal village had a total population of 3,003 people, including 1,519 males and 1,484 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.78%, with male literacy at 79.36% and female literacy at 55.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki Khal

Banki Khal 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 Banki Khal

Banki Khal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Banki Khal is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Banki Khal is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki Khal

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

Health Facilities in Banki Khal

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

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