Bankatti - Palojori, Deoghar

Bankatti is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Kasraydih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankatti is 355593. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.7 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bankatti

According to the 2011 Census, Bankatti village had a total population of 104 people, including 51 males and 53 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.50%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 65.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankatti

Bankatti 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 Bankatti

Bankatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Bankatti is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankatti

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

Health Facilities in Bankatti

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

FAQs about Bankatti