Bankati - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Bankati is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ufalgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankati is 389802. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bankati

According to the 2011 Census, Bankati village had a total population of 230 people, including 117 males and 113 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 58.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankati

Bankati 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 Bankati

Bankati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bankati is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bankati is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankati

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

Health Facilities in Bankati

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

FAQs about Bankati