Banksol

Banksol is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Banksol village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Aguiboni is the gram panchayat of Banksol village.

Here you can discover what makes Banksol unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Banksol’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 Banksol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banksol is 340008. The village spans a total geographical area of 133.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Banksol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Banksol

Population of Banksol

According to the 2011 Census, Banksol has a total population of about 582, with approximately 289 males and 293 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 95. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.04%, with male literacy at about 81.31% and female literacy near 76.79%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banksol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banksol

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

Nearby Villages of Banksol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Banksol