Bankola - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal

Bankola is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 46 km from Devprayag and around 90 km from New Tehri. Paindula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankola is 043273. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.86 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bankola

As per Census 2011, Bankola village has a total population of 39 people, consisting of 20 males and 19 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 30 literate and 9 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankola

Bankola 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 Bankola

Bankola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Bankola is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bankola is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankola

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

Health Facilities in Bankola

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

FAQs about Bankola