Indian Village Directory

Bankat Village

Bankat is an inhabited village in Simri Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247803, the Census 2011 record lists 52 people in 8 households and the reported area is 90.24 hectares. The local references include Padri Gram Panchayat, Simri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Bankat is a village in Simri Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247803 and 52 people in 8 households.
Village Code247803
Population52
Households8
Area90.24 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankat
Census Village Code
247803
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simri
Sub-district Census Code
01435
CD Block
Simri
Gram Panchayat
Padri
Households
8
Population
52
Male Population
25
Female Population
27
Sex Ratio
1,080
Area
90.24 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 52 people, 90.24 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Bankat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBuxar
BlockSimri
CD BlockSimri
Gram PanchayatPadri
  • Bankat falls under Simri Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247803.
  • The record lists 52 people living in 8 households.
  • The reported village area is 90.24 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density57.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.5 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 247803, Padri Gram Panchayat and Simri CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01435
Village Census Code
247803
CD Block Code
0423
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Simri
Gram Panchayat Name
Padri

Location and Distance

Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Bankat, about 13 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
90.24 hectares
Area
0.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 52 people in 8 households, with 25 male residents and 27 female residents. The average household size is 6.5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bankat. Population density works out to about 57.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
8
Total Population
52
Male Population
25
Female Population
27
Sex Ratio
1,080
Average Household Size
6.5
Village Status
Inhabited

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.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.58 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bankat include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 6.58 hectares and irrigated land is 6.58 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
28.6
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
55.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
6.58
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.58

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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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.

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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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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 802120 Buxar Simri Dumri Buxar Tehsil at and Post Dumri, Buxar, Bihar, 802120
State Bank of India ATM 802135 Buxar Simri Simri Simri at-Simri Simri, Buxar, Bihar, 802135

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 Simri Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Buxar district.

Which state is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankat under?

Bankat comes under Simri 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 247803.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankat under?

Bankat is listed under Padri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri.

What is the population of Bankat village?

The village record lists 52 people and 8 households for Bankat.

How many households are in Bankat village?

The village record lists 8 households for Bankat.

What is the male and female population of Bankat?

The record lists 25 male residents and 27 female residents for Bankat.

What is the sex ratio of Bankat village?

The sex ratio of Bankat is 1,080 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankat village?

The reported geographical area of Bankat is 90.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankat village?

The approximate population density of Bankat is 57.62 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 Dumraon, about 13 km away.

How far is Bankat from the district headquarters?

Bankat is about 28 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankat from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankat is about 10 km from Simri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Bankat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 6.58 hectares and irrigated land is 6.58 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 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.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bankat.

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.