Bankhiria - Khurai, Sagar

Bankhiria is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Ganpat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankhiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankhiria is 459892. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.2 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bankhiria

As per Census 2011, Bankhiria village has a total population of 347 people, consisting of 189 males and 158 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 253 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankhiria

Bankhiria 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 Bankhiria

Bankhiria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Bankhiria is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Bankhiria is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankhiria

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

Health Facilities in Bankhiria

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

FAQs about Bankhiria