Bankana

Bankana is a village located in Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Chohtan (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Dharasar is the gram panchayat of Bankana village.

Here you can discover what makes Bankana unique in its vibrant Chohtan-Barmer region. You’ll see Bankana’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 Bankana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankana is 088729. The village spans a total geographical area of 691 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344702. Barmer is nearest town to Bankana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

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

Google Map of Bankana

Population of Bankana

According to the 2011 Census, Bankana has a total population of about 806, with approximately 416 males and 390 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 75 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.51%, with male literacy at about 70.67% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankana

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

Nearby Villages of Bankana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bankana