Bankchi - Basoda, Vidisha

Bankchi is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Moroda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankchi is 481297. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bankchi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankchi village had a total population of 462 people, including 243 males and 219 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 63.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankchi

Bankchi 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 Bankchi

Bankchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Bankchi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Bankchi 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 Bankchi

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

Health Facilities in Bankchi

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

FAQs about Bankchi