Bankati - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Bankati is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Ichagarh and around 64 km from Sarikela. Tikar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankati is 378941. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode.

Bankati 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 Bankati

As per Census 2011, Bankati village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 158 males and 129 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population287158129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412318
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21129
Literate Population16611155
Illiterate Population1214774

Nearby Villages of Bankati

Bankati 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)
TikarNorth-West1.21 km
JaragodaNorth-East1.35 km
KundrilongSouth-East1.41 km
SerengdihSouth-West1.63 km
KandebedaEast1.67 km
NaroSouth1.76 km
BurudihWest2.02 km
PameaNorth-West2.39 km
DumardihNorth-East2.49 km
GhatsilaSouth-East2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankati

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bankati. The nearest railway station is Tiraldih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela to Bankati is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bankati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bankati

Where is Bankati located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bankati?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankati is Tikar.

What is the pincode of Bankati?

The pincode of Bankati is 833216.

What is the population of Bankati?

Bankati has a total population of 287, including 158 males and 129 females.

How many households are there in Bankati?

There are 79 households in Bankati.

What is the literacy rate in Bankati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankati is 57.84%. Male literacy is 70.25% and female literacy is 42.64%.