Banskopa

Banskopa is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.3km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Banskopa village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur is the gram panchayat of Banskopa village.

Here you can discover what makes Banskopa unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Banskopa’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 Banskopa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banskopa is 318832. The village spans a total geographical area of 394.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713212. Durgapur is nearest town to Banskopa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Banskopa

Population of Banskopa

According to the 2011 Census, Banskopa has a total population of about 2,711, with approximately 1,374 males and 1,337 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 320 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 864 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.64%, with male literacy at about 78.75% and female literacy near 60.28%. There are around 575 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banskopa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banskopa

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

Nearby Villages of Banskopa

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

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