Where is Bankat village located?
Bankat is in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code217162
Population3,413
Households648
Area277.3 hectares
Nearest TownChanpatia
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,230.8 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.89%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.35%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share84.5%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.