Banki - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Banki is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Purbasthali . Bogpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 319445. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.78 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Banki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 732 people, including 372 males and 360 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 73.05% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki 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 Banki

Banki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhandartikuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Banki is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

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

Health Facilities in Banki

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

FAQs about Banki