Bankatwa Village Overview
Bankatwa is a village in Bankatwa tehsil of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. It lies about 1 km from Bankatwa tehsil headquarters and around 40 km from Motihari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bankatwa village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bankatwa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankatwa is 217757. The village covers a geographical area of 419.3 hectares. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Bankatwa
Population & Demographics of Bankatwa
This section provides population and demographic details of Bankatwa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,963 | 2,611 | 2,352 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 960 | 520 | 440 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 859 | 440 | 419 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,947 | 1,216 | 731 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,016 | 1,395 | 1,621 |
Key population details of Bankatwa village are given below:
- Bankatwa village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,963, including approximately 2,611 males and 2,352 females, with a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 859 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bankatwa village is low, with a literacy rate of about 39.23%.
- There are around 843 households in Bankatwa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bankatwa
Transport facilities help residents of Bankatwa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Bankatwa
The following villages are located close to Bankatwa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bankatwa
- Where is Bankatwa located?
- Bankatwa village is located in Bankatwa Subdivision, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bankatwa?
- Bankatwa is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bankatwa?
- Bankatwa has a total population of 4,963, including 2,611 males and 2,352 females.
- How many households are there in Bankatwa?
- There are 843 households in Bankatwa.
- What is the literacy rate in Bankatwa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankatwa is 39.23%. Male literacy is 46.57% and female literacy is 31.08%.