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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banskatia

As per Census 2011, Banskatia village has a total population of 553 people, consisting of 255 males and 298 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,168 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 550 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banskatia are given below:

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