Bankapur - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Bankapur is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangawati and around 45 km from Koppal. Chikkamadinal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankapur is 601592. The village covers a total geographical area of 922.02 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bankapur village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 608 males and 608 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 53.01%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankapur

Bankapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bankapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bankapur. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Bankapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bankapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankapur

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

Health Facilities in Bankapur

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

FAQs about Bankapur