Bankat

Bankat is a village located in Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Chanpatia (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Bankat Puraina is the gram panchayat of Bankat village.

Bankat has its own place in the vibrant Pashchim Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bankat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankat is 217162. The village spans a total geographical area of 277.3 hectares. Chanpatia is nearest town to Bankat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Bankat

Below is a concise population overview of Bankat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,413 1,766 1,647
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 788 403 385
Scheduled Castes (SC) 679 352 327
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 46 24 22
Literate Population 1,438 892 546
Illiterate Population 1,975 874 1,101

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bankat village:

  • The total population of Bankat village is around 3,413, including approximately 1,766 males and 1,647 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 788 children aged 0–6 years in Bankat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bankat village has 679 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 46 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bankat village is about 42.13%, with male literacy at 50.51% and female literacy at 33.15%.
  • There are around 648 households in Bankat village.

Connectivity of Bankat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankat. As per the 2011 stats, Bankat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Bankat

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankat.

Pokharia Ray Pokharia Kharag Puraina Choube Puraina Gosain Karampatti Lagunaha Mohna Kuli Sembhapur Barwa Dhap Kaithwalia Meghia Khargauli

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankat

Where is Bankat located?
Bankat village is situated in Chanpatia Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bankat?
The Gram Panchayat of Bankat is Bankat Puraina (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Bankat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bankat is 3,413, with 1,766 males and 1,647 females.
How many households are there in Bankat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bankat village has a total of 648 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bankat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bankat is 42.13%. The male literacy rate is 50.51%, while the female literacy rate is 33.15%.