Bankal

Bankal is a village located in Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Dongargaon (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Rajnandgaon. As per 2009 stats, Bankal village is also a gram panchayat.

Bankal has its own place in the vibrant Rajnandgaon region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bankal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankal is 441096. The village spans a total geographical area of 594.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491441. Rajnandgaon is nearest town to Bankal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Bankal

Below is a concise population overview of Bankal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,524 770 754
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 215 102 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 397 193 204
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,065 593 472
Illiterate Population 459 177 282

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bankal village:

  • The total population of Bankal village is around 1,524, including approximately 770 males and 754 females, with a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 215 children aged 0–6 years in Bankal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bankal village has 397 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Bankal village is about 69.88%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 62.60%.
  • There are around 300 households in Bankal village.

Connectivity of Bankal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankal. As per the 2011 stats, Bankal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Bankal

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankal.

Peteshri Bodela Barhapur Siwani Khurd Argaon Kirgi Buddhubharda Kaviraj Tolagaon Banhardi Banbhedi Rampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankal

Where is Bankal located?
Bankal village is situated in Dongargaon Tehsil, within the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bankal?
Bankal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Bankal?
The pincode of Bankal is 491441, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bankal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bankal is 1,524, with 770 males and 754 females.
How many households are there in Bankal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bankal village has a total of 300 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bankal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bankal is 69.88%. The male literacy rate is 77.01%, while the female literacy rate is 62.60%.