Bankat - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Bankat is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bika Pur and around 28 km from Faizabad. Vankat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankat is 166707. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.81 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bik A Pur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bankat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankat

According to the 2011 Census, Bankat village had a total population of 1,969 people, including 1,003 males and 966 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.86%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 60.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankat

Bankat 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 Bankat

Bankat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malethu Kanak, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bik A Pur to Bankat is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Bankat is about 28 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 Bankat

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

Health Facilities in Bankat

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

FAQs about Bankat