Bhankhal
About Bhankhal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bhankhal village is 516412. Bhankhal village is located in Sihor taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Sihor (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Bhankhal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 852.43 hectares. Bhankhal has a total population of 1,265 peoples, out of which male population is 654 while female population is 611. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 934 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bhankhal village is 69.64% out of which 76.30% males and 62.52% females are literate. There are about 225 houses in bhankhal village. Pincode of bhankhal village locality is 364260.
When it comes to administration, Bhankhal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bhankhal village comes under Palitana Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency. Sihor is nearest town to bhankhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
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Population of Bhankhal
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,265 | 654 | 611 |
| Literate Population | 881 | 499 | 382 |
| Illiterate Population | 384 | 155 | 229 |
Connectivity of Bhankhal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bhankhal
Where is Bhankhal located?
Bhankhal village is situated in Sihor Taluka, within the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhankhal?
Bhankhal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Bhankhal?
The pincode of Bhankhal is 364260, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bhankhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bhankhal is 1,265, with 654 males and 611 females.
How many households are there in Bhankhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bhankhal village has a total of 225 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhankhal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhankhal is 69.64%. The male literacy rate is 76.30%, while the female literacy rate is 62.52%.