Bankhor Village Overview
Bankhor is a village in Himatnagar tehsil of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It lies about 23 km from Himatnagar, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bankhor village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bankhor 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 Bankhor is 510515. The village covers a geographical area of 674.28 hectares and has a pincode of 383240. Himatnagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Location Map of Bankhor
Population & Demographics of Bankhor
This section provides population and demographic details of Bankhor village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,187 | 617 | 570 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 152 | 83 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 175 | 87 | 88 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 911 | 499 | 412 |
| Illiterate Population | 276 | 118 | 158 |
Key population details of Bankhor village are given below:
- Bankhor village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,187, including approximately 617 males and 570 females, with a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 175 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bankhor village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.75%.
- There are around 262 households in Bankhor village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bankhor
Transport facilities help residents of Bankhor 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 within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bankhor
The following villages are located close to Bankhor 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 Bankhor
- Where is Bankhor located?
- Bankhor village is located in Himatnagar Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bankhor?
- Bankhor is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bankhor?
- The pincode of Bankhor is 383240.
- What is the population of Bankhor?
- Bankhor has a total population of 1,187, including 617 males and 570 females.
- How many households are there in Bankhor?
- There are 262 households in Bankhor.
- What is the literacy rate in Bankhor?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankhor is 76.75%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 72.28%.