Bhanker Pant - Kanda, Bageshwar
Bhanker Pant is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Sashola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanker Pant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanker Pant is 050723. The village covers a total geographical area of 4.03 hectares and falls under the 263631 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Bhanker Pant 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 Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bhanker Pant
According to the 2011 Census, Bhanker Pant village had a total population of 98 people, including 45 males and 53 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 82.50% and female literacy at 79.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98 | 45 | 53 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 98 | 45 | 53 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 33 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 27 | 12 | 15 |
Nearby Villages of Bhanker Pant
Bhanker Pant is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bhanker Pant
Bhanker Pant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Bhanker Pant is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhanker Pant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhanker Pant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bhanker Pant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhanker Pant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bhanker Pant
Where is Bhanker Pant located?
Bhanker Pant village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhanker Pant?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhanker Pant is Sashola.
What is the pincode of Bhanker Pant?
The pincode of Bhanker Pant is 263631.
What is the population of Bhanker Pant?
Bhanker Pant had a total population of 98, including 45 males and 53 females.
How many households are there in Bhanker Pant?
Bhanker Pant had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhanker Pant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanker Pant was 80.68%. Male literacy was 82.50% and female literacy was 79.17%.