Banki - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Banki is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Banki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 493890. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.36 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Banki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 680 people, including 343 males and 337 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.10%, with male literacy at 62.24% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 461.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghatparsia Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Banki is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Banki is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki