Bankhor

Bankhor is a village located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Parbhenvali is the gram panchayat of Bankhor village.

Here you can discover what makes Bankhor unique in its vibrant Lanja-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Bankhor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bankhor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankhor is 565975. The village spans a total geographical area of 574 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416701. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Bankhor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bankhor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bankhor

Population of Bankhor

According to the 2011 Census, Bankhor has a total population of about 247, with approximately 110 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 1245 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.90%, with male literacy at about 88.18% and female literacy near 64.23%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankhor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankhor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankhor. As per the 2011 stats, Bankhor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bankhor

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankhor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankhor.

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