Indian Village Directory

Bankatta Village

Bankatta is an inhabited village in Balrampur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224858, the Census 2011 record lists 514 people in 99 households and the reported area is 48.76 hectares. The local references include Bhemial Gram Panchayat, Balrampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Bankatta is a village in Balrampur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224858 and 514 people in 99 households.
Village Code224858
Population514
Households99
Area48.76 hectares
Nearest TownRaiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankatta
Census Village Code
224858
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balrampur
Sub-district Census Code
01146
CD Block
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat
Bhemial
Households
99
Population
514
Male Population
252
Female Population
262
Sex Ratio
1,039.68
Area
48.76 hectares
Area
0.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Raiganj
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854317
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankatta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 514 people, 48.76 hectares of reported area and Raiganj as the nearest town reference for Bankatta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockBalrampur
Gram PanchayatBHEMIAL
  • Bankatta falls under Balrampur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224858.
  • The record lists 514 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 48.76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,054.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share72.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankatta in the official administrative record. Census village code 224858, Bhemial Gram Panchayat and Balrampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01146
Village Census Code
224858
CD Block Code
0134
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhemial

Location and Distance

Raiganj is the nearest town listed for Bankatta, about 16 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balrampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Raiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Raiganj
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Raiganj(w.b.)
Distance outside State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Raiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
48.76 hectares
Area
0.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 514 people in 99 households, with 252 male residents and 262 female residents. The average household size is 5.19, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bankatta. Population density works out to about 1,054.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
514
Male Population
252
Female Population
262
Sex Ratio
1,039.68
Average Household Size
5.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankatta list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
35.08 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bankatta include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankatta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 48.46 hectares and irrigated land is 35.08 hectares (72.4% 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
0.2
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
48.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.08

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bankatta

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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 854317 Katihar Balrampur Balrampur Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317

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 Bankatta village located?

Bankatta is in Balrampur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankatta village in?

Bankatta village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Bankatta village in?

Bankatta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankatta under?

Bankatta comes under Balrampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bankatta?

The Census village code of Bankatta is 224858.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankatta under?

Bankatta is listed under BHEMIAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balrampur.

What is the population of Bankatta village?

The village record lists 514 people and 99 households for Bankatta.

How many households are in Bankatta village?

The village record lists 99 households for Bankatta.

What is the male and female population of Bankatta?

The record lists 252 male residents and 262 female residents for Bankatta.

What is the sex ratio of Bankatta village?

The sex ratio of Bankatta is 1,039.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankatta village?

The reported geographical area of Bankatta is 48.76 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankatta village?

The approximate population density of Bankatta is 1,054.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bankatta?

The nearest town listed for Bankatta is Raiganj, about 16 km away.

How far is Bankatta from the district headquarters?

Bankatta is about 55 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankatta from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankatta is about 10 km from Balrampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankatta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bankatta.

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

For Bankatta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 48.46 hectares and irrigated land is 35.08 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankatta. These records include 1 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.