Banka - Kotputli, Kotputli-Behror

Banka is a village situated in the Kotputli tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Kotputli and around 112 km from Jaipur. Gopalpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banka is 079016. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 303108 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Banka

According to the 2011 Census, Banka village had a total population of 1,691 people, including 862 males and 829 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 84.59% and female literacy at 59.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Banka

Banka 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 Banka

Banka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dabla, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Banka is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Banka is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banka

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

Health Facilities in Banka

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

FAQs about Banka