Bankot - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Bankot is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 211 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bankot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankot is 564744. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.04 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Bankot

As per Census 2011, Bankot village has a total population of 2,629 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,354 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,135 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankot

Bankot 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 Bankot

Public transport in the Bankot is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Bankot is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bankot is about 211 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankot

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

Health Facilities in Bankot

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

FAQs about Bankot