Bankatia - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Bankatia is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Mohaddinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankatia is 184772. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.13 hectares and falls under the 273305 pincode.

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

Population of Bankatia

As per Census 2011, Bankatia village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 528 males and 488 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankatia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bankatia

Bankatia 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 Bankatia

Bankatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mahrajganj to Bankatia is about 32 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 Bankatia

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

Health Facilities in Bankatia

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

FAQs about Bankatia