Bankel

Bankel is a village located in Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Narala (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Sargiguda is the gram panchayat of Bankel village.

Bankel has its own place in the vibrant Kalahandi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bankel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankel is 422845. The village spans a total geographical area of 281 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766110. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Bankel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Bankel

Below is a concise population overview of Bankel as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 745 393 352
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 85 47 38
Scheduled Castes (SC) 127 67 60
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 123 61 62
Literate Population 407 249 158
Illiterate Population 338 144 194

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bankel village:

  • The total population of Bankel village is around 745, including approximately 393 males and 352 females, with a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 85 children aged 0–6 years in Bankel village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bankel village has 127 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 123 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bankel village is about 54.63%, with male literacy at 63.36% and female literacy at 44.89%.
  • There are around 198 households in Bankel village.

Connectivity of Bankel

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Bankel

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

Tekartola Ramchandra Pur Gopalpur Madhupur Laktakhaman Paidmala Gobardhanpur Bhaluchanchara Kathajanipadar Amajhari Samarkota

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankel

Where is Bankel located?
Bankel village is situated in Narala Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bankel?
The Gram Panchayat of Bankel is Sargiguda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Bankel?
The pincode of Bankel is 766110, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bankel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bankel is 745, with 393 males and 352 females.
How many households are there in Bankel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bankel village has a total of 198 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bankel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bankel is 54.63%. The male literacy rate is 63.36%, while the female literacy rate is 44.89%.