Bankati - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Bankati is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 26.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Khoyrasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankati is 318383. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.7 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bankati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bankati

According to the 2011 Census, Bankati village had a total population of 32 people, including 15 males and 17 females, living in 7 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.67%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bankati

Bankati 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 Bankati

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bankati. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bankati is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bankati is about 26.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Bankati