Bankati - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Bankati is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sanbhundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankati is 387392. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur 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 Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankati

As per Census 2011, Bankati village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 202 males and 218 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Bankati is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur 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 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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