Banskatia - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Banskatia is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Salanpur and around 128 km from Barddhaman. Dendua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banskatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banskatia is 318470. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.91 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banskatia

According to the 2011 Census, Banskatia village had a total population of 553 people, including 255 males and 298 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.11%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 40.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 550.

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

Nearby Villages of Banskatia

Banskatia 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 Banskatia

Banskatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Banskatia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Banskatia is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banskatia

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

Health Facilities in Banskatia

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

FAQs about Banskatia