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

As per Census 2011, Bankapur village has a total population of 1,216 people, consisting of 608 males and 608 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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