Bankitia

Bankitia is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Buhalipal is the gram panchayat of Bankitia village.

Here you can discover what makes Bankitia unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Bankitia’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 Bankitia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankitia is 403133. The village spans a total geographical area of 70 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759021. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Bankitia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bankitia 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bankitia

Population of Bankitia

According to the 2011 Census, Bankitia has a total population of about 495, with approximately 256 males and 239 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 279 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 103. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.23%, with male literacy at about 74.22% and female literacy near 51.46%. There are around 127 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankitia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankitia

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

Nearby Villages of Bankitia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankitia