Bankatwa Subdivision - Purbi Champaran District, Bihar
Bankatwa is an administrative subdivision in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bankatwa is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Jaimurtinagar F, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 63 km², including 63.30 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bankatwa Subdivision
Bankatwa Subdivision has a total of 23 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balua Tola Dhanukhi | Rural | Jhanjhara |
| 2 | Bankatwa | Rural | Bankatwa |
| 3 | Barhawa | Rural | Jhanjhara |
| 4 | Bela | Rural | Jitpur |
| 5 | Bijbani | Rural | Bijbani South |
| 6 | Chandri | Rural | Jitpur |
| 7 | Dhanukhi | Rural | Jitpur |
| 8 | Indarwa Phulwar | Rural | Inarwa Phulwar |
| 9 | Jagirha Kamraula | Rural | Golapakaria |
| 10 | Jhanjhara | Rural | Jhanjhara |
| 11 | Jitpur | Rural | Jitpur |
| 12 | Jolahgawan | Rural | Jitpur |
| 13 | Kudarkat | Rural | Bankatwa |
| 14 | Majhar Khap | Rural | Jitpur |
| 15 | Majharia | Rural | Golapakaria |
| 16 | Majirwa | Rural | Golapakaria |
| 17 | Mathia Bhopat | Rural | Inarwa Phulwar |
| 18 | Nimuia | Rural | Nimoia West |
| 19 | Pakariya | Rural | Golapakaria |
| 20 | Pipra | Rural | Jitpur |
| 21 | Semri | Rural | Bankatwa |
| 22 | Siripur | Rural | Jitpur |
| 23 | Sundarpur | Rural | Jitpur |
Population of Bankatwa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bankatwa Subdivision has a total population of 1,16,863 people, consisting of 60,983 males and 55,880 females. There are 20,227 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,846 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,16,863 | 1,16,863 | 0 |
| Male Population | 60,983 | 60,983 | 0 |
| Female Population | 55,880 | 55,880 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,227 | 20,227 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,846 / km² | 1,846 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 46,463 literate people and 25,119 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,894 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,119 | 25,119 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46,463 | 46,463 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,400 | 70,400 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,894 | 11,894 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11 | 11 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.