Indian Village Directory

Bankat Village

Bankat is an inhabited village in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217162, the Census 2011 record lists 3,413 people in 648 households and the reported area is 277.3 hectares. The local references include Bankat Puraina Gram Panchayat, Chanpatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chanpatia at about 3 km.

In short:

Bankat is a village in Chanpatia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217162 and 3,413 people in 648 households.

Village Code217162
Population3,413
Households648
Area277.3 hectares
Nearest TownChanpatia

Detailed village profile

Bankat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,413 people, 277.3 hectares of reported area and Chanpatia as the nearest town reference for Bankat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Chanpatia
CD Block Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat BANKAT PURAINA
  • Bankat falls under Chanpatia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217162.
  • The record lists 3,413 people living in 648 households.
  • The reported village area is 277.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chanpatia.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankat
Census Village Code
217162
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanpatia
Sub-district Census Code
01025
CD Block
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat
Bankat Puraina
Households
648
Population
3,413
Male Population
1,766
Female Population
1,647
Sex Ratio
932.62
Area
277.3 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,230.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.35% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 84.5% 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 217162, Bankat Puraina Gram Panchayat and Chanpatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01025
Village Census Code
217162
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bankat Puraina

Location and Distance

Chanpatia is the nearest town listed for Bankat, about 3 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanpatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chanpatia
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
277.3 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,413 people in 648 households, with 1,766 male residents and 1,647 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 19.89% and ST share is 1.35% for Bankat. Population density works out to about 1,230.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
648
Total Population
3,413
Male Population
1,766
Female Population
1,647
Sex Ratio
932.62
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
679
SC Male Population
352
SC Female Population
327
SC Population Share
19.89
ST Population
46
ST Male Population
24
ST Female Population
22
ST Population Share
1.35
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankat list 1 government primary school and 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bankat. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position 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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
92.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankat include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
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 272.7 hectares and irrigated land is 230.4 hectares (84.5% 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
1.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
272.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
230.4
Canals Area In Hectares
137.7 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bankat village located?

Bankat is in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankat under?

Bankat comes under Chanpatia 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 217162.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankat under?

Bankat is listed under BANKAT PURAINA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanpatia.

What is the population of Bankat village?

The village record lists 3,413 people and 648 households for Bankat.

How many households are in Bankat village?

The village record lists 648 households for Bankat.

What is the male and female population of Bankat?

The record lists 1,766 male residents and 1,647 female residents for Bankat.

What is the sex ratio of Bankat village?

The sex ratio of Bankat is 932.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankat village?

The reported geographical area of Bankat is 277.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankat village?

The approximate population density of Bankat is 1,230.8 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 Chanpatia, about 3 km away.

How far is Bankat from the district headquarters?

Bankat is about 15 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankat from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankat is about 3 km from Chanpatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government 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 272.7 hectares and irrigated land is 230.4 hectares.

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.