Banki - Madhepur, Madhubani

Banki is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Banki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 220869. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.7 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Banki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhanjharpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banki

As per Census 2011, Banki village has a total population of 5,558 people, consisting of 2,879 males and 2,679 females. The village has 1,312 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 924 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,727 literate and 2,831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Banki is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Banki is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Banki