Bankar - Aklera, Jhalawar

Bankar is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Bans Kheri Lodan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankar is 104613. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.19 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bankar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankar

According to the 2011 Census, Bankar village had a total population of 386 people, including 210 males and 176 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.24%, with male literacy at 36.09% and female literacy at 12.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankar

Bankar 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 Bankar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bankar. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Bankar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bankar is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankar

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

Health Facilities in Bankar

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

FAQs about Bankar