Banktor

Banktor is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Banktor village. As per 2009 stats, Fulmati is the gram panchayat of Banktor village.

Here you can discover what makes Banktor unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Banktor’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 Banktor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banktor is 328684. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722156. Bankura is nearest town to Banktor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banktor 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banktor

Population of Banktor

According to the 2011 Census, Banktor has a total population of about 199, with approximately 108 males and 91 females. The sex ratio is around 842 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 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 62.81%, with male literacy at about 70.37% and female literacy near 53.85%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banktor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banktor

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

Nearby Villages of Banktor

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

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