Banskatiya - Ghatshila, East Singhbum

Banskatiya is a village situated in the Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Ghatshila and around 25 km from Jamshedpur. Bhaduwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banskatiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banskatiya is 363509. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.67 hectares and falls under the 832303 pincode.

Banskatiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banskatiya

As per Census 2011, Banskatiya village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 41 males and 40 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 47 literate and 34 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banskatiya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population814140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251411
Literate Population472918
Illiterate Population341222

Nearby Villages of Banskatiya

Banskatiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HullungSouth1.03 km
BudhraysaiNorth-East1.09 km
TetlakochaNorth1.23 km
KenduaposhiEast1.32 km
PurgoraWest1.75 km
BallamSouth-East1.80 km
JambadNorth-East2.12 km
Chhota JamunaSouth-West2.12 km
GandhaniyaSouth2.14 km
ChekamNorth2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banskatiya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Banskatiya. The nearest railway station is Ghatsila, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Banskatiya is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banskatiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Banskatiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banskatiya

Where is Banskatiya located?

Banskatiya village is located in Ghatshila Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banskatiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Banskatiya is Bhaduwa.

What is the pincode of Banskatiya?

The pincode of Banskatiya is 832303.

What is the population of Banskatiya?

Banskatiya has a total population of 81, including 41 males and 40 females.

How many households are there in Banskatiya?

There are 17 households in Banskatiya.

What is the literacy rate in Banskatiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banskatiya is 58.02%. Male literacy is 70.73% and female literacy is 45.00%.