Bankheri - Raisen

Bankheri is a village situated in the Raisen tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Raisen, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Semra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankheri is 483653. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.88 hectares and falls under the 464551 pincode. Raisen is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bankheri

According to the 2011 Census, Bankheri village had a total population of 106 people, including 56 males and 50 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 71.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankheri

Bankheri 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 Bankheri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bankheri. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raisen to Bankheri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankheri

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

Health Facilities in Bankheri

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

FAQs about Bankheri