Bankapur

Bankapur is a village located in Gangawati taluka of Koppal district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gangawati (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Koppal. As per 2009 stats, Chikkamadinal is the gram panchayat of Bankapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bankapur unique in its vibrant Gangawati-Koppal region. You’ll see Bankapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bankapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankapur is 601592. The village spans a total geographical area of 922.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583283. Gangawati is nearest town to Bankapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bankapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bankapur

Population of Bankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapur has a total population of about 1,216, with approximately 608 males and 608 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 237 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 49. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.33%, with male literacy at about 58.72% and female literacy near 41.94%. There are around 152 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankapur. As per the 2011 stats, Bankapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bankapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankapur