Banki - Tamia, Chhindwara

Banki is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Banki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 493830. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.29 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Dongar Parasia is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Banki

As per Census 2011, Banki village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 683 males and 683 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,256 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Iklehra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongar Parasia to Banki is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Banki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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