Banka - Beltara, Bilaspur

Banka is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 43 km from Bilaspur and around 43 km from Bilaspur. Banka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 438683. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.16 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Ratanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Banka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banka

According to the 2011 Census, Banka village had a total population of 1,170 people, including 571 males and 599 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.74%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,012.

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

Nearby Villages of Banka

Banka 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 Banka

Banka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Banka is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Banka is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banka

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

Health Facilities in Banka

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

FAQs about Banka