Bankat - Bansdih, Ballia

Bankat is a village situated in the Bansdih tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansdih and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankat is 199703. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.34 hectares and falls under the 277302 pincode. Bansdih is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bankat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bankat

According to the 2011 Census, Bankat village had a total population of 258 people, including 133 males and 125 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.39%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 82.57%. 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 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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhata Aschaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansdih to Bankat is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Bankat is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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