Bankhaira - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Bankhaira is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Bami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankhaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankhaira is 439639. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.9 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bankhaira 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 Bankhaira

According to the 2011 Census, Bankhaira village had a total population of 131 people, including 64 males and 67 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.07%, with male literacy at 58.18% and female literacy at 39.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankhaira

Bankhaira 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 Bankhaira

Bankhaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Bankhaira is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Bankhaira is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankhaira

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

Health Facilities in Bankhaira

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

FAQs about Bankhaira