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, the sub-district code of Bankatwa Block (CD) is 01037. The total area of Bankatwa Subdivision is 63 km². Bankatwa has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balua Tola Dhanukhi | Jhanjhara | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 2 | Bankatwa | Bankatwa | Dhaka (30 km) |
| 3 | Barhawa | Jhanjhara | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 4 | Bela | Jitpur | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 5 | Bijbani | Bijbani East | Dhaka (19 km) |
| 6 | Chandri | Jitpur | Bankatwa |
| 7 | Dhanukhi | Jitpur | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 8 | Indarwa Phulwar | Inarwa Phulwar | Dhaka (15 km) |
| 9 | Jagirha Kamraula | Golapakaria | Dhaka (26 km) |
| 10 | Jhanjhara | Jhanjhara | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 11 | Jitpur | Jitpur | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 12 | Jolahgawan | Jitpur | Dhaka (26 km) |
| 13 | Kudarkat | Bankatwa | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 14 | Majhar Khap | Jitpur | Bankatwa |
| 15 | Majharia | Golapakaria | Bankatwa |
| 16 | Majirwa | Golapakaria | Dhaka (26 km) |
| 17 | Mathia Bhopat | Inarwa Phulwar | Dhaka (15 km) |
| 18 | Nimuia | Nimoia East | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 19 | Pakariya | Golapakaria | Dhaka (26 km) |
| 20 | Pipra | Jitpur | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 21 | Semri | Bankatwa | Dhaka (25 km) |
| 22 | Siripur | Jitpur | Dhaka (22 km) |
| 23 | Sundarpur | 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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,16,863 people. Includes nearly 60,983 males and 55,880 females. Rural population is about 1,16,863 people.
- There are around 25,119 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 12,967 boys and 12,152 girls.
- Literate population is about 46,463 people. Non-literate population is around 70,400 people.
- There are nearly 20,227 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bankatwa Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bankatwa Subdivision is approximately 11,894 people, including 6,115 males and 5,779 females. Around 11,894 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bankatwa Subdivision is about 11 people, including 8 males and 3 females. Around 11 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,846 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,846 people per sq. km.