Bankipur - Ambikapur, Surguja

Bankipur is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bankipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankipur is 432973. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.25 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bankipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bankipur village had a total population of 827 people, including 406 males and 421 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 66.57% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 640.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankipur

Bankipur 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 Bankipur

Bankipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Bankipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankipur

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

Health Facilities in Bankipur

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

FAQs about Bankipur