Bankasai - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Bankasai is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Sarikela-kharswana. Patkum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankasai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankasai is 378934. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bankasai

According to the 2011 Census, Bankasai village had a total population of 848 people, including 440 males and 408 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.30%, with male literacy at 70.75% and female literacy at 38.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population848440408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508169
Scheduled Castes (SC)21111794
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20911
Literate Population386254132
Illiterate Population462186276

Nearby Villages of Bankasai

Bankasai 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)
KunjabanSouth-East1.02 km
IchagarhNorth-East1.22 km
LepatandNorth-West1.81 km
SalbaniSouth1.83 km
BudalongSouth-West1.93 km
WakatoriyaNorth-East2.14 km
SildaSouth2.64 km
PatkumEast2.88 km
Chota AmraSouth-West3.08 km
DiadihNorth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankasai

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bankasai. The nearest railway station is Bakarkudi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela-kharswana to Bankasai is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankasai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bankasai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bankasai

Where is Bankasai located?

Bankasai village is located in Ichagarh Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bankasai?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankasai is Patkum.

What is the pincode of Bankasai?

The pincode of Bankasai is 833216.

What is the population of Bankasai?

Bankasai had a total population of 848, including 440 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Bankasai?

Bankasai had 178 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bankasai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankasai was 55.30%. Male literacy was 70.75% and female literacy was 38.94%.