Indian Village Directory

Bankat Village

Bankat is an inhabited village in Jagdishpur Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247213, the Census 2011 record lists 1,018 people in 117 households and the reported area is 50 hectares. The local references include Harigaon Gram Panchayat, Jagdishpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jagdishpur at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Bankat is a village in Jagdishpur Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247213 and 1,018 people in 117 households.
Village Code247213
Population1,018
Households117
Area50 hectares
Nearest TownJagdishpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankat
Census Village Code
247213
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jagdishpur
Sub-district Census Code
01428
CD Block
Jagdishpur
Gram Panchayat
Harigaon
Households
117
Population
1,018
Male Population
539
Female Population
479
Sex Ratio
888.68
Area
50 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Jagdishpur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802203
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,018 people, 50 hectares of reported area and Jagdishpur as the nearest town reference for Bankat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhojpur
CD BlockJagdishpur
Gram PanchayatHarigaon
  • Bankat falls under Jagdishpur Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247213.
  • The record lists 1,018 people living in 117 households.
  • The reported village area is 50 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jagdishpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,036 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankat in the official administrative record. Census village code 247213, Harigaon Gram Panchayat and Jagdishpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01428
Village Census Code
247213
CD Block Code
0416
CD Block Name
Jagdishpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Harigaon

Location and Distance

Jagdishpur is the nearest town listed for Bankat, about 20 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jagdishpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jagdishpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jagdishpur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Jagdishpur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
50 hectares
Area
0.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,018 people in 117 households, with 539 male residents and 479 female residents. The average household size is 8.7, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bankat. Population density works out to about 2,036 people per sq km.

Total Households
117
Total Population
1,018
Male Population
539
Female Population
479
Sex Ratio
888.68
Average Household Size
8.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankat list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankat include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
47 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bankat.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankat include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 47 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
47.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bankat

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani Garhani Block Charpokhare, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India CRM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J. B. Complex J. B. Complex, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India ATM 802203 Bhojpur Arrah Arrah (M Corp.) Garhani Garhani Market, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J B Complex Garhani J B Complex Garhani, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bankat village located?

Bankat is in Jagdishpur Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankat under?

Bankat comes under Jagdishpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bankat?

The Census village code of Bankat is 247213.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankat under?

Bankat is listed under Harigaon Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jagdishpur.

What is the population of Bankat village?

The village record lists 1,018 people and 117 households for Bankat.

How many households are in Bankat village?

The village record lists 117 households for Bankat.

What is the male and female population of Bankat?

The record lists 539 male residents and 479 female residents for Bankat.

What is the sex ratio of Bankat village?

The sex ratio of Bankat is 888.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankat village?

The reported geographical area of Bankat is 50 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankat village?

The approximate population density of Bankat is 2,036 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bankat?

The nearest town listed for Bankat is Jagdishpur, about 20 km away.

How far is Bankat from the district headquarters?

Bankat is about 20 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankat from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankat is about 20 km from Jagdishpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Bankat.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bankat?

For Bankat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 47 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bankat?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankat. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.