Banskata Village Overview
Banskata is a village in Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 12 km from Pithaura tehsil headquarters and around 69 km from Mahasamund district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Badaipali is the Gram Panchayat for Banskata village.
The sections below provide essential information about Banskata 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 Banskata is 446327. The village covers a geographical area of 263.4 hectares and has a pincode of 493449. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Banskata
Population & Demographics of Banskata
This section provides population and demographic details of Banskata village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 579 | 284 | 295 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 247 | 124 | 123 |
| Literate Population | 388 | 223 | 165 |
| Illiterate Population | 191 | 61 | 130 |
Key population details of Banskata village are given below:
- Banskata village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 579, including approximately 284 males and 295 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 9 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 247 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Banskata village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.01%.
- There are around 142 households in Banskata village.
Transport & Connectivity of Banskata
Transport facilities help residents of Banskata 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 |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Banskata
The following villages are located close to Banskata 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 Banskata
- Where is Banskata located?
- Banskata village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Banskata?
- The Gram Panchayat of Banskata is Badaipali (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Banskata?
- The pincode of Banskata is 493449.
- What is the population of Banskata?
- Banskata has a total population of 579, including 284 males and 295 females.
- How many households are there in Banskata?
- There are 142 households in Banskata.
- What is the literacy rate in Banskata?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banskata is 67.01%. Male literacy is 78.52% and female literacy is 55.93%.