Bankatwa

Bankatwa is a Town and Subdivision in Purba Champaran District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Bankatwa Block (CD) is 01037. Total area of bankatwa subdivision is 63 km². Bankatwa subdivision has a population of 1,16,863 peoples. Bankatwa subdivision has a population density of 1846 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,227 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 39.76% population of bankatwa subdivision is literate, out of which 48.93% males and 29.75% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bankatwa Subdivision

Bankatwa Subdivision has a total of 23 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bankatwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Balua Tola Dhanukhi Jhanjhara Dhaka (25 km)
2Bankatwa Bankatwa Dhaka (30 km)
3Barhawa Jhanjhara Dhaka (25 km)
4Bela Jitpur Dhaka (20 km)
5Bijbani Bijbani East Dhaka (19 km)
6Chandri Jitpur Bankatwa
7Dhanukhi Jitpur Dhaka (20 km)
8Indarwa Phulwar Inarwa Phulwar Dhaka (15 km)
9Jagirha Kamraula Golapakaria Dhaka (26 km)
10Jhanjhara Jhanjhara Dhaka (25 km)
11Jitpur Jitpur Dhaka (20 km)
12Jolahgawan Jitpur Dhaka (26 km)
13Kudarkat Bankatwa Dhaka (25 km)
14Majhar Khap Jitpur Bankatwa
15Majharia Golapakaria Bankatwa
16Majirwa Golapakaria Dhaka (26 km)
17Mathia Bhopat Inarwa Phulwar Dhaka (15 km)
18Nimuia Nimoia East Dhaka (20 km)
19Pakariya Golapakaria Dhaka (26 km)
20Pipra Jitpur Dhaka (25 km)
21Semri Bankatwa Dhaka (25 km)
22Siripur Jitpur Dhaka (22 km)
23Sundarpur Jitpur Dhaka (25 km)

Population of Bankatwa Subdivision

The population profile of Bankatwa Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Bankatwa's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,16,863 1,16,863 N/A
Male Population 60,983 60,983 N/A
Female Population 55,880 55,880 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 25,119 25,119 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,967 12,967 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,152 12,152 N/A
Literate Population 46,463 46,463 N/A
Literate Male Population 29,839 29,839 N/A
Literate Female Population 16,624 16,624 N/A
Illiterate Population 70,400 70,400 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 31,144 31,144 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 39,256 39,256 N/A
Total Households 20,227 20,227 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bankatwa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 11,894 11,894 N/A
SC Male Population 6,115 6,115 N/A
SC Female Population 5,779 5,779 N/A
Total ST Population 11 11 N/A
ST Male Population 8 8 N/A
ST Female Population 3 3 N/A
Population Density 1,846 / km² 1,846 / km² N/A