Bankot

Bankot is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 135km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Bankot village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bankot unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Bankot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bankot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bankot is 049833. The village spans a total geographical area of 169.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262532. Almora is nearest town to Bankot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bankot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bankot

Population of Bankot

According to the 2011 Census, Bankot has a total population of about 542, with approximately 258 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 137 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.84%, with male literacy at about 84.11% and female literacy near 81.69%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bankot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bankot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bankot. As per the 2011 stats, Bankot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bankot

Knowing the nearby villages of Bankot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bankot.

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