Bankibag - Kukshi, Dhar

Bankibag is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Baki Bag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankibag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankibag is 475407. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.37 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bankibag

According to the 2011 Census, Bankibag village had a total population of 962 people, including 459 males and 503 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.40%, with male literacy at 54.93% and female literacy at 44.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 853.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population962459503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217104113
Scheduled Castes (SC)945440
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853398455
Literate Population368195173
Illiterate Population594264330

Nearby Villages of Bankibag

Bankibag 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadwalSouth-West1.80 km
GetaNorth2.29 km
NayawelSouth-East2.95 km
KantiNorth-West3.17 km
BadkachhaEast3.33 km
GatalaNorth3.95 km
PadabandaNorth-West4.01 km
ChijwanWest4.08 km
KurdujetaSouth-East4.20 km
BekalyaSouth-West4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankibag

Bankibag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Bankibag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Bankibag is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankibag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bankibag

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bankibag

Where is Bankibag located?

Bankibag village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bankibag?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankibag is Baki Bag.

What is the pincode of Bankibag?

The pincode of Bankibag is 454221.

What is the population of Bankibag?

Bankibag had a total population of 962, including 459 males and 503 females.

How many households are there in Bankibag?

Bankibag had 141 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bankibag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankibag was 49.40%. Male literacy was 54.93% and female literacy was 44.36%.