Banki - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Banki is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Baanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 439220. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.21 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 323 people, including 164 males and 159 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.76%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 35.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Banki is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Banki is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki