Bankati - Bankura - II, Bankura
Bankati is a village situated in the Bankura - II subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Junbedia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankati village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankati is 327046. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.9 hectares and falls under the 722102 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Bankati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bankura Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Bankati
As per Census 2011, Bankati village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 620 males and 592 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankati are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,212 | 620 | 592 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 111 | 56 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 187 | 91 | 96 |
| Literate Population | 807 | 471 | 336 |
| Illiterate Population | 405 | 149 | 256 |
Nearby Villages of Bankati
Bankati 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 Bankati
Bankati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Bankati.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Bankati is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bankati
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bankati village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Bankati
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bankati village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Bankati
Where is Bankati located?
Bankati village is located in Bankura - II Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bankati?
The Gram Panchayat of Bankati is Junbedia.
What is the pincode of Bankati?
The pincode of Bankati is 722102.
What is the population of Bankati?
Bankati has a total population of 1,212, including 620 males and 592 females.
How many households are there in Bankati?
There are 260 households in Bankati.
What is the literacy rate in Bankati?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankati is 66.58%. Male literacy is 75.97% and female literacy is 56.76%.