Bankashahi - Nanpara, Bahraich

Bankashahi is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Bankashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankashahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankashahi is 171407. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.23 hectares and falls under the 271865 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bankashahi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankashahi village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,329 males and 1,310 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.31%, with male literacy at 59.66% and female literacy at 28.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankashahi

Bankashahi 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 Bankashahi

Bankashahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babaganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Bankashahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Bankashahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankashahi

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

Health Facilities in Bankashahi

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

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