Bankatwa - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Bankatwa is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Baswaria Paraou Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankatwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankatwa is 216788. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.48 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bankatwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankatwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bankatwa village had a total population of 2,124 people, including 1,099 males and 1,025 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 82.38% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankatwa

Bankatwa 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 Bankatwa

Bankatwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bankatwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bankatwa is about 25 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 Bankatwa

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

Health Facilities in Bankatwa

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

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