Bankheta Village Overview
Bankheta is a village in Chainpur tehsil of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It lies about 10 km from Chainpur tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Medininagar (daltonganj) district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Basdih is the Gram Panchayat for Bankheta village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bankheta 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 Bankheta is 366708. The village covers a geographical area of 88 hectares and has a pincode of 822110. Chainpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Bankheta
Population & Demographics of Bankheta
This section provides population and demographic details of Bankheta village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 644 | 331 | 313 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 116 | 66 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 199 | 105 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 346 | 206 | 140 |
| Illiterate Population | 298 | 125 | 173 |
Key population details of Bankheta village are given below:
- Bankheta village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 644, including approximately 331 males and 313 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 199 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 15 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bankheta village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.73%.
- There are around 119 households in Bankheta village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bankheta
Transport facilities help residents of Bankheta 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Bankheta
The following villages are located close to Bankheta 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 Bankheta
- Where is Bankheta located?
- Bankheta village is located in Chainpur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bankheta?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bankheta is Basdih (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bankheta?
- The pincode of Bankheta is 822110.
- What is the population of Bankheta?
- Bankheta has a total population of 644, including 331 males and 313 females.
- How many households are there in Bankheta?
- There are 119 households in Bankheta.
- What is the literacy rate in Bankheta?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankheta is 53.73%. Male literacy is 62.24% and female literacy is 44.73%.