Bankalpur - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Bankalpur is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Bankalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankalpur is 500173. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.34 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bankalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bankalpur village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 724 males and 656 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 55.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankalpur

Bankalpur 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 Bankalpur

Bankalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipraigaon, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Bankalpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Bankalpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankalpur

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

Health Facilities in Bankalpur

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

FAQs about Bankalpur