Bankat - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Bankat is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bankat Puraina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankat is 217162. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.3 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bankat

According to the 2011 Census, Bankat village had a total population of 3,413 people, including 1,766 males and 1,647 females, living in 648 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 65.44% and female literacy at 43.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankat

Bankat 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 Bankat

Bankat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanpatia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Bankat is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bankat is about 15 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 Bankat

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

Health Facilities in Bankat

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

FAQs about Bankat